Abstract Scope |
Deep Cryogenic Treatment (DCT) is a new, eco-friendly, cost-effective heat treatment that can greatly enhance the microstructures and performance of aluminum alloys while maintaining consistent sizes and shapes. When DCT is applied appropriately, it can refine and orient the grains, increase dislocation density,solidification and optimize the distribution of secondary phases within the metals. Additionally, DCT can improve mechanical properties, residual stress, corrosion resistance, wear resistance, and electrical conductivity. Aluminum alloys are characterized used in industries such as aerospace, automotive, and manufacturing due to their high performance and low mass. With the rapid growth of these industries, selecting appropriate treatment methods to enhance related performances has become increasingly important. This book emphasizes the properties and mechanisms of DCT's influence on the structural and performance evolution of aluminum alloys. It also presents key findings from previous research and provides future recommendations for aluminum alloys that can benefit from DCT processing. |