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The effect of various Zn/Mg ratios on the microstructure and properties of cold extruded Al-xZn-2.4Mg-0.84Cu-0.2Zr-0.25Ti aluminum alloys was investigated. The microstructure analyses showed that as the Zn/Mg ratio increased from 3.46 to 3.84 and to 4.04, the recrystallization degree and the undissolved phase gradually increased. Moreover, with the increasing Zn/Mg ratio, the grain size of the alloy was refined, and the dislocation strengthening effect firstly increased and then decreased. The mechanical test results showed that as the Zn/Mg ratio increased from 3.46 to 3.84 and to 4.04, the tensile strength and hardness of the cold extruded Al-xZn-2.4Mg-0.84Cu-0.2Zr-0.25Ti alloy firstly increased and then decreased. The alloy with lower Zn/Mg ratio exhibited better capacitor characteristics, surface protection and corrosion resistance.
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Li, C., Xu, X., Chen, H. et al. Effect of Zn/Mg Ratio on Microstructure and Properties of Cold Extruded Al-xZn-2.4Mg-0.84Cu-0.2Zr-0.25Ti Aluminum Alloy. J. of Materi Eng and Perform 29, 5787–5795 (2020). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11665-020-05096-y
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