Quench Probe and Quench Factor Analysis of Aluminum Alloys in Distilled Water

A 6061 aluminum probe was quenched with the CHTE probe-quenching system in distilled water while varying bath temperature and the level of agitation. Time vs. temperature data was collected during the quench by use of an ungrounded K-type thermocouple embedded inside the probe. Cooling rates and h...

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Main Author: Fontecchio, Marco
Other Authors: Ronald R. Biederman, Committee Member
Format: Others
Published: Digital WPI 2002
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Online Access:https://digitalcommons.wpi.edu/etd-theses/478
https://digitalcommons.wpi.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1477&context=etd-theses