Effect of small alloying additions on mechanical properties of sintered Al—Sn composites

Abstract

Composites of the Al—Sn system obtained by liquid-phase sintering of a mixture of doped aluminum powders with tin powder have been investigated. It was found that a small amount of alloying additives (Zn, Mg, Si, Cu) contributed to a considerable strengthening of the aluminum matrix when processing it by the method of equal channel angular pressing, but at the same time reduced the plastic properties. Samples alloyed with 2% Cu demonstrate the maximum strength and minimum ductility.