Research Article

Microstructure Changes and Improvement in the Mechanical Properties of As-Cast AlSi7MgCu0.5 Alloy Induced by the Heat Treatment and ECAP Technique at Room Temperature

Table 3

The mechanical properties of AlSi7MgCu0.5 alloy.

Alloy stateRp0.2 (MPa)Rm (MPa)A (%)Ag (%)Z (%)HV0.2

As-cast12721910.18.914.672.2
Overaged13620817.17.628.269.9
ECAPed31933214.51.821.5110.7