Aspects of Fracture Surface Analysis of Aluminum Alloy EN AW 6082 Submerged Friction Stir Processed

Abstract:

This paper provides an analysis of the fracture surface of aluminum alloy EN AW 6082 Submerged Friction Stir Processed. Processing was performed in multiple passes. The specimens taken from the material processed for the tensile failure test were also analyzed from the point of view of the failure surfaces. The investigation of these surfaces involved microscopic analyzes carried out with the help of scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDS) techniques, to study the microstructure, fracture surfaces and constituent elements of the analyzed area. Based on the conclusions obtained from the analysis of the fracture surface of the aluminum alloy EN AW 6082 Submerged Friction Stir Processed, recommendations can be made to improve the quality and reliability of the alloy. The results of this research contribute to the development of knowledge on Submerged Friction Stir Processed of aluminum alloy EN AW 6082.

• Periodical: Materials Science Forum (Volume 1161)
• Pages: 55-64
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.4028/p-3XIauy
• Online since: October 2025
• Authors: Lavinia Ileana Sirbu*, Lia Nicoleta Boțilă, Raul Radu Herci, Raluca Faur, Florin Alexandru Bude
• Keywords: Aluminum Alloy EN AW 6082, Fracture Surface Analysis, SFSP Submerged Friction Stir Processing

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