Effects of the Quenching Rate on the Microstructure, Mechanical Properties and Paint Bake-Hardening Response of Al–Mg–Si Automotive Sheets

The quenching rate of Al−Mg−Si alloys during solution treatment is an important parameter for the automotive industry. In this work, the effect of the different quenching rates on the microstructures, mechanical properties, and paint bake-hardening response of Al−Mg&...

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Main Authors: Guanjun Gao, Yong Li, Zhaodong Wang, Hongshuang Di, Jiadong Li, Guangming Xu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2019-10-01
Series:Materials
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1944/12/21/3587