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Cavity Nucleation in AL 5083 Alloys

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  10 February 2011

N. Chandra  and
Z. Chen
N. Chandra
Affiliation:
Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering, FAMU-FSU College of Engineering, Florida State University, Tallahassee, Florida 32310, USAE-mail:chandra@eng.fsu.edu
Z. Chen
Affiliation:
Graduate Student, Department of Mechanical Engineering, FAMU-FSU College of Engineering, Florida State University, Tallahassee, Florida 32310, USAE-mail:chandra@eng.fsu.edu
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Abstract

In this paper we address the controversial issue of nucleation of cavities in Al 5083 alloys. We focus on the origin of cavities during the manufacture of these alloys into SPF (superplastic forming) sheet form. Experimental observations on the pre-existing cavities in this alloy are made using optical and electron microscopy. The effects of rolling direction and state of stress during superplastic deformations on the formation of cavities are also discussed. Numerical simulations of the sheet manufacturing process are carried out to understand the effect of hard phase/matrix, mechanical properties and interfacial strength on the origin of cavities. Based on the numerical results, a simplified model relating the process, material parameters and the cavity nucleation is presented.

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MRS Online Proceedings Library (OPL) , Volume 601: Symposium HH – Superplasticity-Current Status & Future Potential , 1999 , 235
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Copyright © Materials Research Society 2000

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