Temperature-dependent creep aging behavior of 2A14 aluminum alloy

The creep deformation behavior, aging hardening response and microstructure evolution of 2A14 aluminum alloy (Al-4.81wt%Cu-0.66wt%Mg-0.97wt%Si) at different temperatures have been systematically investigated by creep test, tensile test, transmission electron microscopy and differential scanning calorimetry. The results show that the total creep strain and steady-state creep rate significantly increase with increasing temperature in the range of 408 K–458 K, while the creep behaviors at the optimum aging temperature of 433 K have shortest primary creep stage and lowest stress sensitivity. Pinning of dislocations by the dense and fine Q′ and θ′ phases precipitated in the alloy creep-aged at 433 K, which contributes to obtaining the best mechanical properties. Also, the primary creep deformation mechanism at different aging temperatures has been discussed. A reference temperature describing the degree of the interaction between aging precipitates and dislocations is introduced into the hyperbolic-sine creep model. The creep strain predicted through the temperature-dependent creep model is in good agreement with the experimental data. The research can provide theoretical support for the temperature-varying creep age forming application in the 2A14 aluminum alloy components.

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