Development and applications of aluminum alloys for aerospace industry

Shuang–Shuang Li; Xin Yue; Qing–Yuan Li; He–Li Peng; Bai–Xin Dong; Tian–Shu Liu; Hong–Yu Yang; Jun Fan; Shi–Li Shu; Feng Qiu; Qi–Chuan Jiang

Journal of Materials Research and Technology (Nov 2023)

Development and applications of aluminum alloys for aerospace industry

Shuang–Shuang Li,
Xin Yue,
Qing–Yuan Li,
He–Li Peng,
Bai–Xin Dong,
Tian–Shu Liu,
Hong–Yu Yang,
Jun Fan,
Shi–Li Shu,
Feng Qiu,
Qi–Chuan Jiang

Affiliations

Shuang–Shuang Li: State Key Laboratory of Automotive Simulation and Control, Jilin University, PR China; Key Laboratory of Automobile Materials, Ministry of Education and Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Jilin University, Renmin Street NO. 5988, Changchun, Jilin Province, 130025, PR China
Xin Yue: Institute of Advanced Technology, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, 230026, PR China
Qing–Yuan Li: State Key Laboratory of Automotive Simulation and Control, Jilin University, PR China; Mechanical Engineering department, University of Wisconsin–Madison, 1513 University Ave, Madison, WI 53706, USA
He–Li Peng: Shanghai Spaceflight Precision Machinery Institute, Shanghai, 201600, China; Shanghai Engineering Technology Research Center of Near–Net Shape Forming for Metallic Materials, Shanghai, 201600, PR China
Bai–Xin Dong: State Key Laboratory of Automotive Simulation and Control, Jilin University, PR China; Key Laboratory of Automobile Materials, Ministry of Education and Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Jilin University, Renmin Street NO. 5988, Changchun, Jilin Province, 130025, PR China
Tian–Shu Liu: State Key Laboratory of Automotive Simulation and Control, Jilin University, PR China; Key Laboratory of Automobile Materials, Ministry of Education and Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Jilin University, Renmin Street NO. 5988, Changchun, Jilin Province, 130025, PR China
Hong–Yu Yang: State Key Laboratory of Automotive Simulation and Control, Jilin University, PR China; Key Laboratory of Automobile Materials, Ministry of Education and Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Jilin University, Renmin Street NO. 5988, Changchun, Jilin Province, 130025, PR China
Jun Fan: School of mechanical and electrical engineering, Changchun Institute of Technology, Changchun 130012, PR China; Advanced Manufacturing Technology Research Institute, Changchun Institute of Technology, Changchun 130012, PR China
Shi–Li Shu: State Key Laboratory of Automotive Simulation and Control, Jilin University, PR China; School of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, Jilin University, Renmin Street No. 5988, Changchun, Jilin Province 130025, PR China; Chongqing Research Institute, Jilin University, Chongqing, PR China
Feng Qiu: State Key Laboratory of Automotive Simulation and Control, Jilin University, PR China; Key Laboratory of Automobile Materials, Ministry of Education and Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Jilin University, Renmin Street NO. 5988, Changchun, Jilin Province, 130025, PR China
Qi–Chuan Jiang: State Key Laboratory of Automotive Simulation and Control, Jilin University, PR China; Key Laboratory of Automobile Materials, Ministry of Education and Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Jilin University, Renmin Street NO. 5988, Changchun, Jilin Province, 130025, PR China

Journal volume & issue: Vol. 27
pp. 944 – 983

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There is an increasingly urgent need of lightweight components in aerospace industry, among which aluminum (Al) alloys have been the optimal materials of choice for aircraft structural parts since being used in the Junkers F.13 aircraft in the 1920s. Compared to other metal materials, Al alloys have a lower density, and the use of Al alloys reduces the total weight of the aircraft and improves fuel efficiency and load capacity. Meanwhile, the strength and hardness of Al alloys with alloying and heat treatment can be significantly enhanced for uses in high loads and vibration environments. Furthermore, in the harsh aerospace environment, aircraft may receive various climatic conditions and chemical corrosion. Due to good corrosion and fatigue resistance, Al alloys demonstrate excellent performance under these conditions, ensuring the long–term service life of aircraft. In addition, Al alloys have good recyclability, and they can be recycled to reduce resource consumption and environmental load, in line with the principle of sustainable development. In recent years, although composites have been widely used in aerospace, high–strength Al alloys are still in an indispensable position. Therefore, this article reviews the progress and applications of Al alloys commonly used in aerospace. The common strengthening methods and advanced manufacturing and processing technologies of Al alloy are also discussed, which can provide references for the development of advanced high–performance aviation Al alloys in the future.

Published in Journal of Materials Research and Technology

ISSN: 2238-7854 (Print); 2214-0697 (Online)
Publisher: Elsevier
Country of publisher: Netherlands
LCC subjects: Technology: Mining engineering. Metallurgy
Website: https://www.journals.elsevier.com/journal-of-materials-research-and-technology/

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