Prediction of microporosity distributions in aluminum alloy castings

S. Viswanathan, A. S. Sabau, Q. Han, A. J. Duncan

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Abstract

The microporosity size and distribution determines the mechanical properties, notably the ductility and fatigue life, of structural aluminum alloy castings. As part of a program to develop optimized tooling for the design of the casting process for structural aluminum alloy components, constitutive models have been developed for predicting microporosity distribution. The permeability of interdendritic liquid in the mushy zone was evaluated, and the measured permeabilities were related to the solidification microstructure.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings of the Merton C. Flemings Symposium on Solidification and Materials Processing
EditorsR. Abbaschian, H. Brody, A. Mortensen, R. Abbaschian, H. Brody, A. Mortensen
Pages379-384
Number of pages6
StatePublished - 2000
EventProceedings of the Merton C. Flemings Symposium on Solidification and Materials Processing - Cambridge, MA, United States
Duration: Jun 28 2000Jun 30 2000

Publication series

NameProceedings of the Merton C. Flemings Symposium on Solidification and Materials Processing

Conference

ConferenceProceedings of the Merton C. Flemings Symposium on Solidification and Materials Processing
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityCambridge, MA
Period06/28/0006/30/00

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