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"Aluminium dan paduannya tengah dikembangkan sebagai sudu turbin Organic Rankine Cycle (ORC) dalam sistem pembangkit listrik karena sifatnya yang ringan, mudah dibentuk dan tahan korosi. Paduan aluminium 7XXX yang mengandung Zn dan Mg dapat ditingkatkan sifat mekanisnya melalui proses pengerasan penuaan. Penambahan Ti dapat semakin meningkatkan kekerasan melalui mekanisme penguatan batas butir.Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui pengaruh penambahan 0, 0.02, 0.05 dan 0.25 wt.% Ti dalam paduan Al-10Zn-6Mg. Pembuatan paduan dilakukan dengan proses squeeze casting. Proses homogenisasi dilakukan pada pada temperatur 400 °C selama 4 jam. Peningkatan kekerasan dilakukan dengan pengerasan pengendapan yaitu laku pelarutan pada temperatur 440 °C selama 4 jam, pencelupan cepat dan penuaan pada temperatur 130 °C selama 200 jam. Karakterisasi meliputi pengujian kekerasan untuk mengamati respon pengerasan penuaan dengan Rockwell B, pengujian impak, pengamatan struktur mikro dan pengujian Simultaneous Thermal Analysis (STA). Struktur mikro diamati menggunakan mikroskop optik dan Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM) yang dilengkapi dengan Energy Dispersive Spectroscopy (EDS).Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa penambahan Ti sebesar 0, 0.02, 0.05 dan 0.25 wt.% Ti meningkatkan kekerasan as-cast sebesar 49.72, 49.92, 52.02 dan 53.08 HRB akibat pengecilan secondary dendrite arm spacing (SDAS) menjadi 22.78, 22.69, 19.56 dan 16.55µm. Penuaan pada temperatur 130 ºC meningkatkan kekerasan, namun penambahan Ti tidak menunjukkan pengaruh signifikan terhadap kekerasan puncak dan harga impak. Fasa kedua yang terbentuk selama proses solidifikasi adalah T (Mg32(Al,Zn)49, β (Al8Mg5) dan TiAl3 sementara penuaan menghasilkan endapan GP Zone, ƞ? dan ƞ (MgZn2).

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Aluminum alloys are being developed as turbin impeller of Organic Rankine Cycle (ORC) in power plant generation system, due to lightweight, formable and corrosion resistant. Al 7xxx series with Zn and Mg alloying elements are one options because of increase the mechanical properties in high temperatures due to age hardening. Ti as grain refiner was added to further improve hardness through grain boundary strengtening mechanism.

This research aimed to find out the effects of 0, 0.02, 0.05 and 0.25 wt.% Ti addition in the Al-10Zn-6Mg alloys. The alloys were produced by squeeze casting process. Homogenization was conducted at 400°C for 4 hour followed by solution treatment at 440 °C for 1 hour, quenching and ageing at 130 °C for 200 hour. Age hardening response was followed by Rockwell B hardness testing. Other characterization included impact testing, Simultaneous Thermal Analysis (STA) and microstructural analysis by using optical microscopy and Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM) with EnergyDispersive X-ray (EDX).

The result showed that addition of 0, 0.02, 0.05 and 0.25 wt.% Ti increased the as-cast hardness of Al-10Zn-6Mg to 49.72, 49.92, 52.02 and 53.08 HRB due to decreasing of secondary dendrite arm spacing (SDAS) to 22.78, 22.69, 19.56 and 16.55µm, respectively. Ageing at 130 ºC increased the hardness of the alloys, but addition of Ti did not affect the peak hardness and the impact values. The second phases formed during solidification were found to be T (Mg32(Al,Zn)49, β (Al8Mg5) dan TiAl3, while the precipitates formed during ageing were GP Zone, ƞ? and ƞ (MgZn2)."

"ABSTRAKMaterial badan pelindung kendaraan tempur umumnya terbuat dari baja yang memiliki kekerasan dan kekuatan impak yang tinggi. Namun karena densitasnya yang tinggi, dilakukan pengembangan material dengan densitas yang jauh lebih rendah namun tetap dapat menahan penetrasi peluru. Salah satunya adalah dengan mengembangkan metal matrix composite dengan matriks aluminium. Pada penelitian sebelumnya pelat komposit aluminium berpenguat SiC telah berhasil menahan peluru tipe III, namun masih mengalami retak dibagian belakang. Oleh karena itu, pada penelitian ini dilakukan penambahan unsur Ti dengan tujuan untuk meningkatkan ketangguhan matriks komposit melalui mekaisme penguatan batas butir.Komposit dengan matriks Al-11Zn-8Mg berpenguat 10 vol.% SiC dengan variasi kadar Ti sebesar 0, 0.018, 0.029, 0.224 wt.% difabrikasi menggunakan proses squeeze casting. Pelat komposit diberi laku pelarutan pada temperatur 450 oC selama 1 jam, dilanjutkan dengan laku penuaan pada temperatur 130 oC selama 102 jam untuk meningkatkan ketangguhannya. Karakterisasi yang dilakukan pada pelat komposit yaitu, pengujian komposisi kimia menggunakan Optical Emission Spetroscopy (OES), pengujian kekerasan menggunakan metode Rockwell B, pengujian impak menggunakan metode Charpy, pengamatan struktur mikro menggunakan mikroskop optik dan Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM) yang dilengkapi dengan Energy Dispersive X-Ray Spectroscopy (EDS).Hasil pengujian tersebut menunjukkan bahwa dengan peningkatan kadar Ti akan meningkatkan kekerasan pelat komposit melalui mekanisme penghalusan dendrit. Seiring dengan meningkatnya nilai kekerasan pelat komposit, harga impaknya menurun yang menunjukkan penurunan ketangguhan komposit. Penuaan meningkatkan kekerasan komposit secara signifikan dengan pembentukan endapan MgZn2. Adanya kandungan Ti menurunkan solute-vacancy-complexes sehingga menghambat mobilitas Mg dan Zn untuk membentuk presipitat.

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Materials for military vehicle are usually made of steel which has high hardness and high impact properties. Because of its high density, development of lighter materials with high hardness and high impact energy such as aluminium composites is done. Previous research has successfully produced SiC-strengthened aluminium composites that were able to withstand type III bullets, but cracks remained at the back of the plate. Therefore, in this research, Ti was added in order to increase the toughness of the composite matrix by grain boundary strengthening.

This research used Al-11Zn-8Mg as matrix and 10 vol.% SiC as reinforcement with Ti addition of 0, 0.018, 0.029 and 0.224 wt.% which were fabricated by squeeze casting method. The composites were solution treated at 450 oC for 1 hour, then aged at 130 oC for 102 hours. Material characterization consisted of chemical composition test by using Optical Emission Spectroscopy (OES), hardness test by using Rockwell B method and impact test using Charpy method, microstructural analysis by using optical microscope and Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM) equipped with Energy Dispersive X-Ray Spectroscopy (EDS).

The results showed that addition of Ti increased the hardness by grain refining mechanism. The increase in hardness was followed by the decrease in toughness. The hardness significantly increased by aging process due to the formation of MgZn2 precipitates. Addition of Ti lowered the number of solute-vacancy-complexes which decreased the mobility of zinc and magnesium to form precipitate."

"[ABSTRAKDalam pengembangannya untuk mereduksi berat kendaraan dan mempertahankan sifat mekanis, dipilih material komposit aluminium sebagai pengganti baja sebagai penyusun utama badan kendaraan taktis. Penelitian ini bertujuan mengembangkan komposit bermatriks Al-11Zn-6,7Mg dengan variasi kadar penguat SiC sebanyak 0, 10, dan 15 vol.% yang dibuat dengan metode squeeze casting. Karakterisasi yang dilakukan pada komposit ini adalah pengujian komposisi kimia, pengamatan struktur mikro dan Scanning Electron Microscope ? Energy Dispersive Spectroscopy (SEM-EDS), pengujian kekerasan, pengujian impak , dan pengujian balistik tipe III sesuai standar NIJ. Hasil pengujian menunjukkan seiring bertambahnya kadar penguat SiC sebanyak 0, 10, dan 15 vol.% menyebabkan nilai kekerasan pelat komposit meningkat yakni 73 HRB, 85 HRB, 87 HRB dan menunjukkan penurunan harga impak menjadi 12.278,69 J/m2, 11.290,35 J/m2, dan 9.924,54 J/m2. Pada pengamatan SEM-EDS menunjukkan adanya fasa intermetalik Mg3Zn3Al2 yang tebentuk selama solidifikasi, dan indikasi terbentuknya presipitat MgZn2 akibat proses pengerasan penuaan. Komposit bermatriks aluminium dengan penguat SiC dengan kadar 15 vol.% sangat potensial untuk menahan penetrasi dari peluru tipe III (7,62 mm).ABSTRACTThe alternative materials are seek as the substitute for steel to increase the mobility and reduce the fuel consumption of the tactical vehicles, and one candidate for this is aluminium composite. This research aimed ro develop composites with the matrix of Al-11Zn-6.7Mg and SiC strengthening particles with the fraction of 0, 10, and 15 vol.% were fabricated through squeeze casting process. The characterization of the samples included chemical composition test, observation of microstructure, Scanning Electron Microscope ? Energy Dispersive Spectroscopy (SEM-EDS), hardness test, impact test, and type III ballistic test in accordance with NIJ standard. The results showed that the increase in SiC, increased the hardness from 73 HRB to 85 HRB and 87 HRB, respectively, while on the other hand reduced the impact values from 12.278,69 J/m2 to 11.290,35 J/m2 and 9.924,54 J/m2. The SEM-EDS showed the presence of Mg3Zn3Al2 intermetallic, which formed during solidification, and indicated the precipitation of MgZn2 precipitates during ageing. The ballistic testing demonstrated a promising result of the potential of Al-11Zn-6.7Mg composite strengthened by 15 vol.% SIC to withstand penetration of type III bullet (7.62 mm)., The alternative materials are seek as the substitute for steel to increase the mobility and reduce the fuel consumption of the tactical vehicles, and one candidate for this is aluminium composite. This research aimed ro develop composites with the matrix of Al-11Zn-6.7Mg and SiC strengthening particles with the fraction of 0, 10, and 15 vol.% were fabricated through squeeze casting process. The characterization of the samples included chemical composition test, observation of microstructure, Scanning Electron Microscope – Energy Dispersive Spectroscopy (SEM-EDS), hardness test, impact test, and type III ballistic test in accordance with NIJ standard. The results showed that the increase in SiC, increased the hardness from 73 HRB to 85 HRB and 87 HRB, respectively, while on the other hand reduced the impact values from 12.278,69 J/m2 to 11.290,35 J/m2 and 9.924,54 J/m2. The SEM-EDS showed the presence of Mg3Zn3Al2 intermetallic, which formed during solidification, and indicated the precipitation of MgZn2 precipitates during ageing. The ballistic testing demonstrated a promising result of the potential of Al-11Zn-6.7Mg composite strengthened by 15 vol.% SIC to withstand penetration of type III bullet (7.62 mm).]"

"[Stainless steel merupakan material yang paling banyak digunakan dalam pembuatan turbin pembangkit tenaga listrik Organic Rankine Cycle (ORC), karena densitasnya yang tinggi, membuat kinerja turbin menjadi kurang efisien. Salah satu alternatif penggantinya adalah paduan aluminium seri 7xx.x (Al-Zn-Mg) yang memiliki sifat mekanik terbaik dibandingkan dengan seri yang lainnya. Sifat mekanik paduan tersebut dapat ditingkatkan dengan penambahan Cr serta perlakuan pengerasan penuaan. Pada penelitian ini dipelajari pengaruh penambahan Cr sebesar 0, 0.03, 0.1 dan 0.46 wt. % pada paduan Al-10Zn-6Mg. Paduan dibuat dengan proses squeeze casting dengan tekanan sebesar 76 MPa. Pelat selanjutnya dihomogenisasi pada temperatur 400 oC selama 4 jam dan dilakukan proses pengerasan penuaan dengan melakukan solution treatment pada temperatur 440 oC selama 2 jam, pendinginan cepat, dan penuaan pada temperatur 130 oC. Karakterisasi yang dilakukan diantaranya adalah pengujian kekerasan Rockwell B, pengujian impak, pengamatan struktur mikro dengan mikroskop optik dan Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM) dilengkapi dengan Energy Dispersive X-Rays (EDX), dan Simultaneous Thermal Analysis (STA). Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa penambahan Cr sebesar 0.03, 0.1 dan 0.46 wt. % meningkatkan kekerasan paduan Al-10Zn-6Mg menjadi 50.9, 52.8, 53.2 HRB yang diakibatkan oleh pengecilan ukuran SDAS, pembentukan larutan padar Cr di dalam matriks serta pembentukan fasa kedua (CrFe)Al7 dan CrAl7 pada penambahan 0.46 wt. % Cr. Penambahan Cr belum memberikan pengaruh yang signifikan terhadap proses pemanasan.

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Stainless steel is most widely used in manufacturing of turbine impeller of Organic Rankine Cycle (ORC). However, due to its high density, the performance of turbine becomes less efficient. One alternative to substitute stainless steel is 7xx.x series aluminum alloys (Al-Zn-Mg) which have good mechanical properties compared to other series. Their mechanical properties can be improved by the addition of Cr as well as precipitation hardening process. This research studied the effect of addition of Cr with variation of 0, 0.03, 0.1 and 0.46 wt. % in Al-10Zn-6Mg alloys. The samples were made by squeeze casting process with pressure of 76 MPa. The plate was then homogenized at 400 ° C for 4 hours, followed by precipitation hardening process which consisted of solution treatment at 440 ° C for 2 hours, water quenching and ageing 130 ° C. Characterization was done by Rockwell B hardness testing, impact testing, microstructure observation by using optical microscope and Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM) equipped with Energy Dispersive X-rays (EDX) and Simultaneous Thermal Analysis (STA). The results showed that addition of Cr 0.03, 0.1 and 0.46 wt. % increase the hardness of Al-10Zn-6Mg aloys to 50.9, 52.8, 53.2 HRB respectively, which were due to reduction of SDAS, solid solution strengthening of Cr in the matrix and the formation of (CrFe)Al7 and CrAl7 second phases when 0.46 wt. % Cr was added. During ageing process also increased hardness alloys, but Cr were not have a significant impact on the transformation phase. The addition of Cr not have a significant influence on the heating process.

;Stainless steel is most widely used in manufacturing of turbine impeller of Organic Rankine Cycle (ORC). However, due to its high density, the performance of turbine becomes less efficient. One alternative to substitute stainless steel is 7xx.x series aluminum alloys (Al-Zn-Mg) which have good mechanical properties compared to other series. Their mechanical properties can be improved by the addition of Cr as well as precipitation hardening process. This research studied the effect of addition of Cr with variation of 0, 0.03, 0.1 and 0.46 wt. % in Al-10Zn-6Mg alloys. The samples were made by squeeze casting process with pressure of 76 MPa. The plate was then homogenized at 400 ° C for 4 hours, followed by precipitation hardening process which consisted of solution treatment at 440 ° C for 2 hours, water quenching and ageing 130 ° C. Characterization was done by Rockwell B hardness testing, impact testing, microstructure observation by using optical microscope and Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM) equipped with Energy Dispersive X-rays (EDX) and Simultaneous Thermal Analysis (STA). The results showed that addition of Cr 0.03, 0.1 and 0.46 wt. % increase the hardness of Al-10Zn-6Mg aloys to 50.9, 52.8, 53.2 HRB respectively, which were due to reduction of SDAS, solid solution strengthening of Cr in the matrix and the formation of (CrFe)Al7 and CrAl7 second phases when 0.46 wt. % Cr was added. During ageing process also increased hardness alloys, but Cr were not have a significant impact on the transformation phase. The addition of Cr not have a significant influence on the heating process.

, Stainless steel is most widely used in manufacturing of turbine impeller of Organic Rankine Cycle (ORC). However, due to its high density, the performance of turbine becomes less efficient. One alternative to substitute stainless steel is 7xx.x series aluminum alloys (Al-Zn-Mg) which have good mechanical properties compared to other series. Their mechanical properties can be improved by the addition of Cr as well as precipitation hardening process. This research studied the effect of addition of Cr with variation of 0, 0.03, 0.1 and 0.46 wt. % in Al-10Zn-6Mg alloys. The samples were made by squeeze casting process with pressure of 76 MPa. The plate was then homogenized at 400 ° C for 4 hours, followed by precipitation hardening process which consisted of solution treatment at 440 ° C for 2 hours, water quenching and ageing 130 ° C. Characterization was done by Rockwell B hardness testing, impact testing, microstructure observation by using optical microscope and Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM) equipped with Energy Dispersive X-rays (EDX) and Simultaneous Thermal Analysis (STA). The results showed that addition of Cr 0.03, 0.1 and 0.46 wt. % increase the hardness of Al-10Zn-6Mg aloys to 50.9, 52.8, 53.2 HRB respectively, which were due to reduction of SDAS, solid solution strengthening of Cr in the matrix and the formation of (CrFe)Al7 and CrAl7 second phases when 0.46 wt. % Cr was added. During ageing process also increased hardness alloys, but Cr were not have a significant impact on the transformation phase. The addition of Cr not have a significant influence on the heating process.

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"Penambahan AlTiB yang berbentuk master alloy pada saat proses pengecoran aluminium akan menghasilkan efek penghalusan butir pada aluminium tersebut antara lain pembentukan inti selama proses pembekuan, mengurangi dan mendistribusikan porositas, mengurangi cacat retak panas dan meningkatkan kekerasan. Penelitian ini mempelajari pengaruh penambahan penghalus butir 0.067 wt. % Ti, 0.081 wt. % Ti, dan 0.115 wt. % Ti dalam bentuk rod setelah proses degassing pada paduan AC4B hasil Low Pressure Die Casting.Pengujian yang dilakukan meliputi pengujian K-Mold untuk mengetahui kualitas dari aluminium cair AC4B yang digunakan, pengujian vakum untuk menganalisa pendistribusian porositas serta pengujian tarik dan kekerasan untuk mengetahui sifatsifat mekaniknya. Pengamatan metalografi dilakukan dengan menggunakan mikroskop optik, SEM dan juga EDS.Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa seiring bertambahnya wt. % Ti pada paduan AC4B, maka sifat mekaniknya pun meningkat. Nilai optimum kekerasan, UTS, ductility, dan penurunan nilai DAS terjadi pada komposisi 0.115 wt. % Ti. Pengamatan SEM dan EDS menunjukkan terdapat fasa TiAl3 yang ditempeli oleh fasa AlSi.

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An addition of rod AlTiB to melt aluminum during casting process will affect its characteristic such as improve feeding while solidification, reduce and distribute microporosity, reduce the tendency of hot tearing and improve hardness. This research studies the effect of addition of Ti for 0.067, 0.081 and 0.115 wt. % as Al-5Ti-1B rod grain refiner to aluminum AC4B alloy by using Low Pressure Die Casting (LPDC) process. The grain refiner was added after degassing.

The tests include K-Mold test to study the quality of melt aluminum alloy AC4B, vacuum test to analyze porosity distribution, and tensile and hardness testing to know its mechanical properties. Metallographic evaluation was also conducted by using optical microscope, Scanning electron Micrograph (SEM), and also EDS.

The results shows that, the increase of Ti content will increase the mechanical properties of AC4B alloy. The optimum value of hardness, tensile strength, ductility and Dendrite Arm spacing (DAS) occurred by addition of 0.115 wt. % Ti. The SEM and EDS evaluation shows that there are TiAl3 phases that is bounded by AlSi phase."

"Aluminium merupakan logam yang mudah untuk dipadukan dengan logam lain. Salah satu paduan aluminium yang sedang banyak dikembangkan adalah seri 7xxx Al-Zn-Mg karena memiliki densitas yang rendah dan sifat mekanis yang baik. Peningkatan sifat mekanis paduan tersebut dapat dilakukan dengan penambahan sejumlah unsur paduan seperti Cr yang dapat memperhalus butir. Selain itu, paduan juga dapat dikeraskan melalui proses pengerasan pengendapan dengan tahapan laku pelarutan, pencelupan cepat, dan penuaan.Untuk memeroleh pengerasan pengendapan yang diinginkan maka tahapan laku pelarutan harus diperhatikan karena akan memengaruhi sejumlah unsur paduan yang dapat larut dan jumlah kekosongan yang terbentuk. Sementara itu, masih sedikit penelitian mengenai pengaruh kombinasi penambahan Cr dan temperatur laku pelarutan pada paduan. Oleh karena itu, penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui pengaruh penambahan Cr terhadap variasi temperatur laku pelarutan pada paduan Al-4.7Zn-1.7Mg-0.37Cr berat.Paduan dibuat dengan metode squeeze casting. Kemudian dilakukan proses homogenisasi pada temperatur 400 C selama 4 jam. Pada paduan selanjutnya dilakukan proses laku pelarutan pada temperatur 220, 420, dan 490°C yang dilanjutkan dengan pencelupan dalam air. Setelah itu, paduan dilakukan pengerasan penuaan pada temperatur 130°C selama 48 jam. Karakterisasi yang dilakukan berupa pengamatan struktur mikro menggunakan OM Optical Microscope dan SEM-EDS Scanning Electron Microscope - Energy Dispersive Spectroscopy, pengujian kekerasan HRB dan HB, pengujian XRD X-Ray Diffraction, dan STA Simultaneous Thermal Analysis.Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa semakin tinggi temperatur laku pelarutan menyebabkan semakin banyaknya fasa interdendritik yang dapat larut dalam matriks Al. Hal ini dibuktikan dengan fraksi volume fasa interdendritik setelah laku pelarutan 220, 420, dan 490°C yang menurun menjadi 6.67, 4.55, dan 4.14 dari 6.9 setelah homogenisasi. Hasil tersebut menunjukkan bahwa penambahan 0.37 berat Cr tidak berpengaruh terhadap proses pelarutan fasa interdendritik selama laku pelarutan. Sebaliknya, intermetalik Cr seperti Al18Cr2Mg3 dan Cr,Fe Al7 yang terbentuk dapat meningkatkan kekerasan paduan. Kekerasan paduan setelah penuaan pada temperatur 130 C selama 48 jam meningkat menjadi 49.64, 52.54, dan 70.52 HRB pada variasi laku pelarutan 220, 420, 490°C.

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Aluminium is a metal that can be easily alloyed with other metals. One of them is the 7xxx Al Zn Mg series which are the most developed series due to their low density and good mechanical properties. Their mechanical properties can also be strengthened by adding some microalloying element such as Cr which can refine the grain of the alloy. Aside from that, heat treatment such as precipitation hardening through solution treatment, quenching, and ageing can also be done to strengthen its properties. Solution treatment temperature may affect the amount of dissolved interdendritic phase and the number of vacancy, thus it has to be considered in case of getting the desired properties after the precipitation hardening.

Meanwhile, there are very few research on the combined effects of addition of Cr and solution treatment temperature on the properties of this alloy. Therefore, this research is aimed to investigate the effect of Cr and variation of solution treatment temperature on the properties of Al 4.7Zn 1.7Mg 0.37Cr wt. alloy.

The alloy was fabricated by squeeze casting process. Then it was homogenized at 400 C for 4 hours. Three samples were then solutionized at 220, 420, and 490 C for 1 hour and followed by rapid quenching in water. Ageing was then conducted at 130 C for 48 hours. Characterization included microstructure observation by using OM Optical Microscope and SEM EDS Scanning Electron Microscope Energy Dispersive Spectroscopy , hardness testing HRB and HB, XRD X Ray Diffraction, and STA Simultaneous Thermal Analysis.

The results showed that the higher solution treatment temperature increased the dissolution of interdendritic phase to the Al matrix. It was shown by the decreasing of interdendritic volume after solution treatment at 220, 420, and 490°C which became 6.67, 4.55, and 4.14 after 6.9 in the homogenized alloy. The results showed that the 0.37 wt. Cr addition had no effect on the dissolution process of the interdendritic phase. However, the formation of Cr intermetallic such as Al18Cr2Mg3 and Cr,Fe Al7 increased the hardness of the alloy. The hardness of the alloy after ageing at 130°C for 48 hours was increased to 49.64, 52.54, and 70.52 HRB in 220, 420, 490°C solutionized alloy respectively."

"Penggunaan paduan aluminium terus berkembang khususnya dalam industri penerbangan yaitu untuk badan dan sayap pesawat. Densitasnya yang rendah dan sifat mekanisnya yang bisa ditingkatkan melalui pemaduan unsur lain serta perlakuan panas menjadi alasan aluminium digunakan di industri penerbangan. Paduan aluminium 7xxx dengan kandungan Zn dan Mg dapat ditingkatkan kekerasannya melalui pengerasan pengendapan dengan tahapan laku pelarutan, pencelupan, dan penuaan. Salah satu kunci peningkatan kekuatan saat penuaan adalah seberapa banyak atom paduan dapat larut dan kekosongan yang terbentuk saat laku pelarutan. Oleh karena itu, pada penelitian ini diamati pengaruh temperatur laku pelarutan terhadap kekerasan dan struktur mikro paduan Al-5.1Zn-1.9Mg berat hasil squeeze casting 76 MPa selama 10 menit. Paduan hasil pengecoran dilakukan homogenisasi pada temperature 400 oC selama 4 jam. Selanjutnya dilakukan pelarutan pada temperatur 220, 420, dan 490 oC selama 60 menit dan dilanjutkan dengan pencelupan cepat. Paduan disimpan pada temperatur -10 oC untuk menghindari penuaan alami dan kemudian dilakukan karakterisasi berupa pengujian kekerasan, pengamatan struktur mikro menggunakan mikroskop optik dan SEM-EDS Scanning Electron Microscope-Energy Dispersive Spectroscopy , pengujian XRD X-Ray Diffraction, dan STA Simultaneous Thermal Analysis. Setelah itu, paduan dilakukan penuaan pada temperatur 130 oC selama 48 jam untuk kemudian dilakukan pengujian kekerasan dan pengamatan struktur mikro. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa kenaikan temperatur laku pelarutan meningkatkan pelarutan fasa kedua ke dalam matriks dan jumlah kekosongan yang terperangkap. Namun, pelarutan fasa kedua hampir tidak terjadi pada laku pelarutan temperatur 220 oC. Hal ini ditunjukkan oleh fraksi volume dari fasa kedua setelah homogenisasi yaitu sebesar 7.13 dan turun menjadi 7.06, 4.80, dan 4.19 setelah laku pelarutan pada temperatur 220, 420, dan 490 oC berturut-turut. Penurunan fasa kedua menyebabkan kenaikan nilai kekerasan setelah penuaan pada temperatur 130 oC selama 48 jam yaitu sebesar 11.54, 42,1, dan 66.7 HRB secara berurutan untuk laku pelarutan temperatur 220, 420, dan 490 oC.

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Aluminum alloys are widely used in aviation industries, especially for the body and wings of aircraft. This is due to their low density and mechanical properties which can be enhanced by microalloying and heat treatment. The heat treatment for 7xxx series aluminum alloys is precipitation hardening which consists of solution treatment, quenching, and ageing. One key for successful ageing process is the amount of solute elements and vacancies dissolve in the matrix during solution treatment. Therefore, this research is aimed to study the effects of solution treatment temperature on the hardness and microstructure of Al 5.1Zn 1.9Mg wt. alloy which produced by squeeze casting.

The alloys was squeeze cast at 76 MPa for 10 minutes and then homogenized at 400 oC for 4 h. Solution treatment temperatures were varied to 220, 420, and 490 oC for 60 minutes, followed by quenching. The samples were then stored at 10 oC to prevent natural ageing. Characterization included hardness testing and microstructural observation by using OM Optical Microscope and SEM EDS Scanning Electron Microscope Energy Dispersive Spectroscopy , XRD X Ray Diffraction , and STA Simultaneous Thermal Analysis . Ageing was conducted at 130 oC for 48 h followed by hardness testing and microstructural observation.

The results showed that increasing solution treatment temperature induced enhancement of second phase dissolution and the amount of trapped vacancies in the matrix. However dissolution of second phase was hardly detected at solution treatment temperature of 220 C. It was shown by the volume fraction of the second phase found after homogenizing was 7.13 and decreased to 7.06, 4.80, and 4.19 after solution treatment at temperatures 220, 420, and 490 oC respectively. Therefore the increase in hardness after ageing at 130 oC for 48 hours was 11.54, 42,1, and 66.7 HRB for solution treatment temperatures of 220, 420, and 490 oC respectively."

" ABSTRAK Paduan aluminum telah dikenal sebagai material utama untuk berbagai aplikasi yang membutuhkan kombinasi antara kekuatan dan massa jenis yang rendah. Paduan aluminium yang sering diaplikasikan yaitu paduan seri 7xxx. Kebanyakan paduan ini digunakan untuk aplikasi pesawat terbang yang membutuhkan kekuatan yang tinggi dan keuletan. Dalam industri penerbangan, paduan Al-Zn-Mg mengalami proses pembentukan untuk menghasilkan produk struktural. Salah satu masalah yang sering muncul dari produk hasil pembentukan adalah peripheral coarse grain PCG dan hot tearing yang dapat mengurangi sifat mekanik dan ketahanan korosi paduan. Penambahan paduan mikro dapat digunakan untuk mengatasi masalah ini. Penambahan kromium Cr pada paduan Al-Zn-Mg dapat menekan pertumbuhan butir dan mengontrol ukuran butir dengan mencegah rekristalisasi lanjutan. Tujuan dari studi ini yaitu untuk mengetahui pengaruh deformasi melalui proses canai dingin pada paduan Al-4.5Zn-1.5Mg-0.9Cr berat dan untuk mengetahui pengaruh kromium terhadap struktur mikro dan sifat mekanik selama rekristalisasi melalui proses anil.Dalam studi ini, paduan dihasilkan melalui squeeze casting. Kemudian, paduan dilakukan homogenisasi selama 4 jam dengan temperatur 400 C. Paduan kemudian dicanai dingin dengan persen deformasi 5, 10 dan 20 . Proses anil dilakukan pada sampel deformasi 20 dengan variasi temperatur 300, 400 dan 500 C selama 2 jam. Karakterisasi yang dilakukan terdiri dari analisis struktur mikro oleh mikroskop optik dan Scanning Electron Microscope SEM - Energy Dispersive Spectroscopy EDS dan pengujian sifat mekanik dengan uji keras Microvickers. Hasilnya, terjadi pemipihan struktur diikuti dengan peningkatan reduksi ketebalan 5, 10 dan 20 dengan nilai rasio butir terdeformasi berturut-turut yaitu, 1.6, 2.84 dan 2.99. Struktur yang semakin pipih ini efektif untuk meningkatkan kekerasan. Selain itu, proses anil hasil canai dingin 20 pada temperatur 300 C dan 400 C belum menunjukkan adanya proses rekristalisasi. Proses rekristalisasi baru terjadi pada proses anil dengan temperatur 500 C. Sementara, pada paduan tanpa Cr, rekristalisasi baru terjadi pada temperatur 400 C. Hal ini dikarenakan adanya dispersoid Cr dalam bentuk Al, Zn 7Cr dengan ukuran kurang dari 1 m menghambat pergerakan dislokasi dan proses rekristalisasi. Hal ini ditandai dengan pembentukan butir baru berawal dari intermetalik Al, Zn 7Cr dengan ukuran lebih dari 1 m yang telah terdeformasi melalui mekanisme particle stimulated nucleation PSN .

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ABSTRACT Aluminum alloys have been known as the main material for various application which requires the combination of strength and low density. One of the alloys that widely used is 7xxx series aluminum alloy. Most of the alloys are commonly used in aircraft industries for their high strength and ductility. In aircraft industries, Al Zn Mg alloys undergo many kinds of forming processes to create structural product. Problems that are usually found in the forming process include peripheral coarse grain PCG and hot tearing which decrease mechanical properties and corrosion resistance of the alloys. Microalloying element can be used to overcome these problems. The addition of chromium Cr in Al Zn Mg alloys can supress the grain growth and control the grain size by preventing excess recrystallization. The aim of this study is to understand the effect of deformation by cold rolling and Cr addition on the microstructure and mechanical properties of Al 4.5Zn 1.5Mg 0.9Cr wt. during recrystallization by annealing process.The Al 4Zn 1.5Mg 1Cr wt. alloy was fabricated by squeeze casting process and was subsequently homogenized at 400 oC for 4 hours. The samples were cold rolled for 5, 10 and 20 . The 20 deformed samples were then annealed at 300, 400 and 500 oC for 2 hours. The material characterization consisted of microstructure analysis by optical microscope and Scanning Electron Microscope SEM Energy Dispersive Spectroscopy EDS and also mechanical testing by Microvickers hardness test. The results showed that the deformed grain ratio was found to be 1.6, 2.84 dan 2.99 in the 5, 10 and 20 deformed samples, rexspectively. The elongated dendrites were effective to increase the hardness of the alloy. No recrystallization was detected during annealing at 300 oC and 400 oC. Recrystallization was observed in the annealing process at 500 oC. Whereas, for the samples without Cr addition, recrystallization occurred at 400 oC. It means the addition of Cr was found to increase the recrystallization temperature of the alloy. It occurred because Cr dispersoid in Al, Zn 7Cr with size less than 1 m impedes the dislocation motion. However, the presence of Al, Zn 7Cr intermetalics with size more than 1 m promote the formation of new grains around them by particle stimulated nucleation PSN mechanism. "