About this Abstract |
| Meeting |
2026 TMS Annual Meeting & Exhibition
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| Symposium
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Aluminum Alloys: Development and Manufacturing
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| Presentation Title |
Characterization of the Quench Sensitivity of a High-Zinc Content 7XXX Series Aluminium Alloy |
| Author(s) |
Aleyna Gumussoy, Isik Kaya, Aybars Guven, Emrah Fahri Ozdogru |
| On-Site Speaker (Planned) |
Aleyna Gumussoy |
| Abstract Scope |
High-strength 7XXX series (Al-Zn-Mg-Cu) aluminium alloys are known to exhibit a high degree of quench sensitivity. Slower quench rates after solution heat treatment can lead to the formation of coarse equilibrium phases within the grains, which may reduce the strength of the alloy. Therefore, a clear understanding and effective control of quench sensitivity are essential. In this study, alloys with varying Mg/Zn ratios and Cu contents were investigated to evaluate the effect of cooling rate. For this purpose, different quenching media and non-isothermal cooling conditions were applied. Following quenching, DSC analysis, electrical conductivity measurements, and hardness tests were performed. |
| Proceedings Inclusion? |
Planned: Light Metals |
| Keywords |
Aluminum, Phase Transformations, Characterization |