Irradiation, mechanical and structural behaviour of Al-Zn-based alloys rapidly quenched from melt

Abstract

This paper provides a comprehensive review of the physical metallurgy and mechanical properties of the melt-spun ordered alloys based on Al-Zn system containing 0 or 0.5% of antimony, tin or silicon. Properties, including the crystal structure, defects, elastic modulus, internal friction and irradiation resistance of the fast quenched ordered alloys are summarized and discussed with emphasis on their metallurgical variables in the alloys. The potential development of Al-Zn based melt-spun alloys as new antifractional materials for bearing applications is also discussed.