Abstract
In the present study, the effect of heat treatment T6.1 on the microstructure and corrosion behaviour of rheocast aluminium alloy A356 is investigated on the basis of 2D/3D characterization techniques and electrochemical and SKPFM measurements. Heat treatment strengthens the α-Al matrix, modifies the intermetallic particles and spheroidizes eutectic Si. These changes do not modify significantly the corrosion behaviour of the alloy. 3D SEM-Tomography clearly shows that the corrosion advances in the shape of narrow paths between closely spaced intermetallics without a major influence of eutectic Si.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 122-128 |
Number of pages | 7 |
Journal | Materials Characterization |
Volume | 112 |
Early online date | 10 Dec 2015 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 1 Feb 2016 |
Keywords
- 3D
- Aluminium
- Corrosion
- Heat treatment
- Rheocast
- Tomography