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Effect of Heating Temperature, Holding Time and Stabilization Temperature on the Al-Foam Properties Puspitasari, Dewi; Puspitasari, Poppy; Mustapha, Mazli; Ginta, Turnad Lenggo
Journal of Mechanical Engineering Science and Technology (JMEST) Vol 7, No 2 (2023)
Publisher : Universitas Negeri Malang

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.17977/um016v7i22023p147

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The interest in metallic foam is increasing since their cellular structures have a unique combination of properties such as high stiffness, low density, lightweight, high specific strength, and thermal insulation. Commonly, the performance of metallic foam can be improved by the heat treatment process. However, the previous heat treatment methods still present the brittle crack path and the research on heat treatments of the metal foam properties is very limited. In this study, individual parameters in stress relieving treatment that contribute to Al-Foam properties were investigated. The stress-relieving process of the samples was performed using a vacuum furnace. The composition of aluminium foam was determined by X-Ray Fluorescence (XRF). The hardness test was conducted using a microhardness tester. Quasi-static compression test was conducted by a universal testing machine. From the SEM-EDX elemental images, it can be observed that traces of Ca, Fe, Ti, and Si have a homogeneous distribution in the Al-matrix. In the result obtained, the mechanical properties of aluminium alloy foam decrease when the heating temperature is enhanced. The mechanical properties of closed-cell aluminium alloy increase with the reduction of the holding temperature. This was due to the recovery and recrystallization process which depended on time and temperature during the heat treatment process. The mechanical properties of aluminium foam were raised after increasing the stabilization temperature. This finding was due to the vibrational atomic motion in the recovery process.
Microstructure and Hardness Study of Al6061 Resulting from Artificial Aging Izzatus Tsamroh, Dewi; Puspitasari, Dewi; Puspitasari, Poppy; Mustapha, Mazli
Vokasi Unesa Bulletin of Engineering, Technology and Applied Science Vol. 2 No. 1 (2025)
Publisher : Universitas Negeri Surabaya or The State University of Surabaya

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.26740/vubeta.v2i1.34984

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This research aimed to improve the mechanical properties of Al6061 alloy through artificial aging heat treatment. The method used in this research was a laboratory-based experimental method. The Al6061 alloy was heated in a muffle furnace at a temperature of 480°C and held for 30 minutes. Next, rapid cooling (quenching) was carried out using cooling media of dromus oil. Then, specimens were reheated at 190°C for 2 hours, 4 hours and 6 hours for artificial aging process. The heat-treated specimens were tested for microstructure and hardness numbers. The data obtained were compared and analysed using image-J software. The research results showed that the smallest grain diameter was obtained in specimens treated with artificial aging for 4 hours, which was 47.633 µm. In this specimen, the β-Mg2Si phase was found to be 19.752 %. The highest hardness number was obtained in specimens with the same variation, which was 110.8 HRE.