Computer modeling of phase transformations in Al-alloys

L. Q. Chen*, S. Y. Hu, V. Vaithyanathan, C. Jiang, J. W. Wang, Z. K. Liu, C. Wolverton, J. L. Murray, H. Weiland, Stefan Müller

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Abstract

The integration of computational tools for modeling the precipitate microstructure evolution in Al-alloys is discussed. These tools revolutionize the design of alloys and considerably reduce the time and cost for new alloy development. A combination of the precipitate evolution kinetics with a strengthening model is able to yield the quantitaive prediction on the critical resolved shear stress (CRSS) increase as a function of time due to the formation of Guinier-Preston (GP) zones. The physical effects responsible for precipitate microstructure evolution are isolated by a combination of first-principles calculations, a mixed-space cluster expansion approach and the diffuse-interface phase-field model.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publicationMetallurgical Modeling for Aluminum Alloys - Proceedings from Materials Solutions Conference 2003
Subtitle of host publication1st International Symposium on Metallurgical Modeling for Aluminum Alloys
EditorsM. Tiryakioglu, L.A. Lalli
Pages133-136
Number of pages4
StatePublished - Dec 1 2003
EventMetallurgical Modeling for Aluminum Alloys - Proceedings from Materials Solutions Conference 2003: 1st International Symposium on Metallurgical Modeling for Aluminum Alloys - Pittsburgh, PA., United States
Duration: Oct 13 2003Oct 15 2003

Publication series

NameMetallurgical Modeling for Aluminum Alloys - Proceedings from Materials Solutions Conference 2003: 1st International Symposium on Metallurgical Modeling for Aluminum Alloys

Other

OtherMetallurgical Modeling for Aluminum Alloys - Proceedings from Materials Solutions Conference 2003: 1st International Symposium on Metallurgical Modeling for Aluminum Alloys
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityPittsburgh, PA.
Period10/13/0310/15/03

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • General Engineering

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