PRESENTATION ON ALUMINIUM & ITS ALLOYS Presented by: P.SATHWIKHA (22H51A66H6)CSM-C
INTRODUCTION Aluminium is a lightweight metal with excellent corrosion resistance. Aluminium alloys are created by adding other elements to enhance specific properties. Aluminium alloys are widely used in various industries including aerospace, automotive, and construction.
PROPERTIES OF ALUMINIUM : It is ductile and malleable due to fcc structure. It is light in weight. Good thermal and electrical conductivity, It has excellent corrosion and oxidation resistance. Corrosion product of aluminium is non toxic . It remains ductile and tough up to -40 c. Non magnetic, non sparking in character. It has excellent ability of getting alloyed with other elements.
The use of aluminium alloys enhances the strength and durability of the material . ALUMINIUM ALLOYS Types of Aluminium Alloys: There are two main types of aluminium alloys: cast alloys and wrought alloys. Cast alloys are primarily used for casting processes and have excellent fluidity. Wrought alloys are used in sheet, plate, and extrusion forms and have superior strength and formability.
Y-alloys(LM 14) Composition: This is high strength aluminium alloy and contains about 4% copper, 2% nickel and 1.5% magnesium. Properties: It has excellent ability to retain the strength at elevated temp. with fairly good corrosion resistance. It can be easily cast and rolled, but it is chiefly used in the cast form. Application: It is mainly used for pistons and cylinders heads of diesel and high duty petrol engines.
Aluminium and its alloys are extensively used in the aerospace industry for manufacturing aircraft structures, due to their high strength-to-weight ratio and resistance to fatigue . APPLICATIONS IN AEROSPACE
The future of aluminium and its alloys is promising, with ongoing research focusing on developing advanced alloys with improved properties and expanding their applications in emerging technologies. FUTURE TRENDS
ENVI R O N MEN T AL IM P A C T Th e rec y c l abili t y o f a l u m iniu m a n d i ts alloys significantly reduces the environmental footprint of manufacturing processes, making it a sustainable and eco-friendly material choice.
CON C L USION In conclusion, the versatility and advantages of aluminium and its alloys make them indispensable in various industries. Their unique properties and sustainable nature position them as materials of choice for the future.