The influence of composition and low temperature annealing on hardness and ductility of rapidly solidified Al-Ni-Ce alloys

摘要

The crystalline state and mechanical properties of several rapidly solidified Al-Ni-Ce alloys have been examined in both as-solidified materials and after low temperature annealing to crystallise initially amorphous materials. Significant changes in mechanical properties occur due to changes of both chemical composition and of crystalline structure. Further detailed examinations of deformation mechanisms are necessary. © 2002 Published by Elsevier Science Ltd. on behalf of Acta Materialia Inc.