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Grain-Boundary Strengthened Cast Aluminum Alloys for Enhanced Creep Resistance

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202305356

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Alex DeTrana
detranaag@ornl.gov
(865) 341-0423

Weak grain-boundary regions reduce the creep resistance of high-temperature cast ACMZ alloys. This invention disclosure proposes methods to strengthen grain boundaries and creep resistance in cast ACMZ alloys for use in weight critical automotive and aerospace applications.