Cryogenic Mechanical Properties of Low Density Superplastic Aluminum Alloys.

摘要

Two alloy systems, mainly Al-Li-Cu and Al-Mg-Sc, were studied in this work. Both of these systems have been shown to be superplastically formable in the conditions chosen, and both provide a significant density reduction over a currently used aluminum cryogenic fuel tankage material, 2219. The Al-Mg-Sc alloy provides over 50 percent of the density reduction of 2090 over 2219. In addition to lower density, Al-Li alloys have a higher elastic modulus (stiffness) than conventional aerospace alloys. The main purpose of this work is to characterize the cryogenic strength and toughness of several Al-Cu-Li and Al-Mg-Sc alloys. In addition, the microstructures and fracture surfaces are characterized and related to these properties where possible. 43 refs.