About this Abstract | 
  
   
    | Meeting | 
    2025 TMS Annual Meeting & Exhibition
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    | Symposium 
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    Mechanical Behavior Related to Interface Physics IV
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    | Presentation Title | 
    Ultra-High Strength, Deformable Nanocrystalline Al-Pd Alloys | 
  
   
    | Author(s) | 
    Xuanyu  Sheng, Zhongxia  Shang, Nicholas  Richter, Anyu  Shang, Haiyan  Wang, Xinghang  Zhang | 
  
   
    | On-Site Speaker (Planned) | 
    Xuanyu  Sheng | 
  
   
    | Abstract Scope | 
    
Strengthening of Al alloys is commonly achieved through age hardening. However, achieving well dispersed fine precipitates requires a meticulous heat treatment schedule. Here we report nanocrystalline Al-Pd alloys with self-assembled nanoscale laminates. The nano-laminates consist of alternating Al-Pd solid solution and Al4Pd intermetallics. The Al-Pd alloy exhibits a high flow stress with significant work hardening ability, as evidenced by in-situ SEM micropillar compression tests. We will discuss the unique nano-laminated microstructure induced strengthening and deformation mechanisms of the nanocrystalline Al-Pd alloys. This study offers an alternative approach for the design of high-strength and deformable Al alloys.  | 
  
   
    | Proceedings Inclusion? | 
    Planned:  | 
  
 
    | Keywords | 
    Thin Films and Interfaces, Mechanical Properties, Aluminum |