Abstract
The effects of melt treatment in particular the types of grain refiners as well as Sr modification on the impact properties A356·2 alloys in as cast and heated treat conditions have been investigated. The results show grain refining is very effective parameter in improving the alloy toughness when the alloy is well modified. The best values for total absorbed energy of T6-tempered alloys are achieved after using 0·04%Ti in the form of Al–5%Ti–1%B and Al–10%Ti master alloys. A significant degradation in impact properties is observed due to the Sr–B interaction in some cases leading to the formation of Sr6B compound. The improvements in toughness are mainly due to the change in silicon particle morphology and to the dissolution and fragmentation of intermetallics during the solution heat treatment process at 540°C for 8 h prior to quenching and artificial aging.
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