High-strength alloys structure evolution of the AL-ZN-MG system (NI, FE, CA), 2021

Application areas

The need to improve the strength and quality of aluminum alloys for a variety of industrial applications. EM crystalizer technology enables the materials production with a unique microstructure, ensuring high strength, the defects absence and inclusions. This project facilitates the innovative materials development for industries requiring high-strength structural solutions and expands fundamental knowledge about the structure and aluminum alloys phase composition.

Current investment

17 500 000 rub. (approx. 206 000 USD)

Implementation period

2021 - present

Project status

Samples production and testing

Results

Phase composition analysis, structure, and properties of high-strength 7XXX series aluminum alloys was conducted. A multidisciplinary numerical analysis of the aluminum ingot crystallization process in an electromagnetic field was performed. The casting process operating parameters were determined.

Project partners

• The project is being implemented with the support of the Russian Science Foundation and the Scientific and Production Center of Magnetic Hydrodynamics LLC
  Siberian Federal University