"Aluminium Alloys: Recent Trends in Processing, Characterization, Mechanical Behavior and Applications" ed. by Subbarayan Sivas

The main objective of the present book is to focus on aluminium, its alloys and its composites, which include, but are not limited to, the various processing routes and characterization techniques in both macro- and nano-levels.




The major issue of energy saving and conservation of the environment in the world is being emphasized to us to concentrate on lightweight materials in which aluminium alloys are contributing more in applications in the twenty-first century. Aluminium and its related materials possess lighter weight, considerable strength, more corrosion resistance and ductility. Especially from the past one decade, the use of aluminium alloys is increasing in construction field, transportation industries, packaging purposes, automotive, defence, aircraft and electrical sectors. Around 85% is being used in the form of wrought products, which replace the use of cast iron. Further, the major features of aluminium alloy are recyclability and its abundant availability in the world. In general, aluminium and its related materials are being processed via casting, drawing, forging, rolling, extrusion, welding, powder metallurgy process, etc. To improve the physical and mechanical properties, scientists are doing more research and adding some second-phase particles in to it called composites in addition to heat treatment. Therefore, to explore more in this field, the present book has been aimed and focused to bridge all scientists who are working in this field.

Contents
1  Effects of Grain Refining on Columnar-to-Equiaxed Transition in Aluminum Alloys
2  Some Considerations on the Structure Refinement in Al-Based Alloys
3  Continuous Casting of Thin Aluminum Strips Using the Electromagnetic Levitation
4  Effects of Modification Techniques on Mechanical Properties of Al-Si Cast Alloys
5  Friction Stir Welding of Aluminium Alloys
6  Formability and Performance of Al-Zn-Mg-Cu Alloys with Different Initial Tempers in Creep Aging Process
7  The Effects of Rapid Cooling on the Improved Surface Properties of Aluminium Based Coatings by Direct Laser Deposition
8  Effect of the Processing Conditions on the Microstructural Features and Mechanical Behavior of Aluminum Alloys
9  Gluconates as Corrosion Inhibitor of Aluminum in Various Corrosive Media
10  Influence of Rapid Solidification on the Thermophysical and Fatigue Properties of Laser Additive Manufactured Ti-6Al-4V Alloy
11  Aluminum Sheet Metal Damage Mechanisms Application to Trimming and Hemming
12  Microbiologically Influenced Corrosion in Aluminium Alloys 7075 and 2024
13  Effect of Alloying Element on the Integrity and Functionality of Aluminium-Based Alloy
14  Equal Channel Angular Extrusion Characteristics on Mechanical Behavior of Aluminum Alloy
15  Microstructural Characteristics and Mechanical Behaviors of New Type SIMA Processed Aluminum Alloy