Abstract
In order to explore the casting technology of a high–strength aluminum alloy, the effects of nickel on the solidified microstructure and tensile properties of a 7075 aluminum alloy were studied. 7075 aluminum alloys without nickel and with 0.6% and 1.2% nickel were prepared by a casting method. The results showed that the increase of Ni content in the 7075 alloys increased the liquidus temperatures, primary α (Al) grains were refined significantly, and the divorced eutectic structure was gradually formed among α (Al) grains with the preformation of the Al3Ni phase. In comparison, the 7075 alloy with 0.6% nickel content had less intergranular shrinkage porosity, and its elongation and ultimate tensile strength was enhanced 45% and 105% higher than those of the as-cast 7075 aluminum alloy, respectively. When the Ni content was increased to 1.2%, the eutectic phases of the alloy became much coarser compared to the other two alloys, and the mechanical properties obviously reduced too.
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