Abstract
Here, we report a low energy electroplasticity event in alloyed aluminum (Al7050) at a much lower current (0.035 A/mm2) than the previously reported threshold of ~10 A/mm2, leading to 10% hardness reduction and 38% creep enhancement. Ab-initio calculations unveiled a reduced energy barrier to dislocation motion with the presence of alloying elements.
Original language | English |
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Article number | 140235 |
Journal | Materials Science and Engineering: A |
Volume | 798 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 4 Nov 2020 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Aluminum alloys
- Density functional theory (DFT)
- Dislocation mobility
- Low energy electroplasticity
- Nanoindentation