The effect of heat treatment on the shock response of the aluminium alloy, 6061

M. Q. Chu, I. P. Jones, J. C F Millett, N. K. Bourne, G. T. Gray

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    Abstract

    A series of shock loading experiments have been performed on two heat-treated states of the aluminium alloy, 6061; T0, a solution treated condition, and T6, a solution treated and fully aged state. Lateral stress measurements indicate the T6 condition is stronger than T0, as would be expected. Results also indicate that the rate of hardening behind the shock front is somewhat greater in T0 than T6, indicating a shift in deformation from one based upon the generation of, and storage of, dislocations, to one where the presence of intermetallic precipitates appears to inhibit dislocation generation and storage processes. © 2009 American Institute of Physics.
    Original languageEnglish
    Title of host publicationAIP Conference Proceedings|AIP Conf. Proc.
    Pages953-956
    Number of pages3
    Volume1195
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - 2009
    EventConference of the American Physical Society Topical Group on Shock Compression of Condensed Matter, 2009 APS SCCM - Nashville, TN
    Duration: 1 Jul 2009 → …

    Publication series

    NameAIP Conference Proceedings

    Other

    OtherConference of the American Physical Society Topical Group on Shock Compression of Condensed Matter, 2009 APS SCCM
    CityNashville, TN
    Period1/07/09 → …

    Keywords

    • Age hardened
    • Plate impact
    • Shear strength
    • Solution treatment

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