Processing Commercial Aluminum Alloys for High Strain Rate Superplasticity

Author

Rajiv S. Mishra, Missouri University of Science and TechnologyFollow

Abstract

The superplastic forming of sheets, although used on a small, specialized scale, has not yet been adapted for high-volume purposes. In processing for superplastic properties, the key microstructural features are grain size and grain-boundary misorientation. Current research trends are two-fold: to evaluate bulk processing of ultrafine-grained materials, and to understand the superplastic behavior of ultrafine-grained materials. Work is continuing on understanding the relationship between grain size and superplastic strain rate and superplastic temperatures. In this paper, strategies are reviewed for producing microstructures with enhanced superplastic characteristics.

Recommended Citation

R. S. Mishra, "Processing Commercial Aluminum Alloys for High Strain Rate Superplasticity," JOM Journal of the Minerals, Metals and Materials Society, Springer Verlag, Mar 2001.

The definitive version is available at https://doi.org/10.1007/s11837-001-0174-9

Department(s)

Materials Science and Engineering

Sponsor(s)

National Science Foundation (U.S.)
University of Missouri Research Board

Keywords and Phrases

Aluminum Alloys; Aluminum Sheet; Strain Rate; Superplasticity

International Standard Serial Number (ISSN)

1047-4838; 1543-1851

Document Type

Article - Journal

Document Version

Citation

File Type

text

Language(s)

English

Rights

© 2001 Springer Verlag, All rights reserved.

Publication Date

01 Mar 2001