| About this Abstract |
| Meeting |
2024 TMS Annual Meeting & Exhibition
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| Symposium
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Aluminum Alloys: Development and Manufacturing
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| Presentation Title |
Influence of Copper Addition on the Thermal Stability and Corrosion Behavior of Aluminum 6082 Alloy |
| Author(s) |
Ilyas Artunc Sari, Gorkem Ozcelik, İbrahim Bat, Alptug Tanses, Zeynep Tutku Ozen |
| On-Site Speaker (Planned) |
Ilyas Artunc Sari |
| Abstract Scope |
Aluminum demand has dramatically increased as a result of the electrification of the automotive industry. Temperature has a significant impact on strength, especially in 6xxx series that can be strengthened through precipitation hardening and thermal stability is regulated by copper. However, copper has a detrimental impact on corrosion behavior. Therefore, it is important to determine the optimum copper content in alloy design. This study examines how the presence of copper affects the 6082 alloy’s thermal stability and corrosion behavior. Alloys with varying Cu contents were cast via DC casting and subsequently subjected homogenization, extrusion, and heat treatment to achieve the T6 condition. To assess the specimens' mechanical characteristics and corrosion resistance, tensile and corrosion testing were carried out. Samples were analyzed using optical microscopy and SEM to understand microstructural characteristics and corrosion mechanisms. This research provides valuable insight about 6082 alloy that is widely employed in the automotive industry. |
| Proceedings Inclusion? |
Planned: Light Metals |
| Keywords |
Aluminum, Copper / Nickel / Cobalt, Other |