@inbook{e3849b935d0c451da69685cebfe7d7ae,
title = "The influence of addition of the rare earth elements on the structure and hardness of AlZn12Mg3.5Cu2.5 alloy",
abstract = "Aluminium alloys are characterized by a number of advantageous properties, which include: low density, high relative strength, high electrical and thermal conductivity, ease of machining and good dumping features. Particular interesting are high-strength aluminium alloys of zinc, magnesium and copper. These alloys are used mainly in aircraft, building andstructure, electrical, electrical power and automotive industry. A significant problem associated with the use of high-strength aluminium-zinc alloys is their insufficient resistance to corrosion. Improvement of corrosion resistance can be obtained by application of alloy micro-additives. The article shows results of examinations related to influence of rare earth additive on the structure and hardness of AlZn12Mg3.5Cu2.5 alloy. The scope of examination included: structure testing using scanning microscope, X-ray microanalysis, hardness test. Examinations have shown higher hardness of samples with rare earth additives. Was found, that rare earth addition influences on more fine-grained structure of the AlZn12Mg3.5Cu2.5 alloy.",
keywords = "Al-Zn-Mg-Cu alloys, Microadditives, REE, Structure",
author = "Rafa{\l} Michalik and Tomasz Mikuszewski",
note = "Publisher Copyright: {\textcopyright} (2015) Trans Tech Publications, Switzerland.",
year = "2015",
doi = "10.4028/www.scientific.net/SSP.226.39",
language = "English",
series = "Solid State Phenomena",
publisher = "Trans Tech Publications Ltd.",
pages = "39--42",
editor = "Jacek Mendala and Pawe{\l} Grado{\'n}",
booktitle = "Technologies and Properties of Modern Utility Materials XXII",
address = "Switzerland",
}