What is Aluminum beryllium master alloy AlBe5 AlBe3 and what it is used for ?
Aluminum-beryllium master alloy is an additive required for the smelting of magnesium alloy and aluminum alloy. During the melting and refining process of aluminum-magnesium alloy, magnesium element oxidizes before aluminum due to its activity to form a large amount of loose magnesium oxide film, resulting in a large amount of inclusions in the aluminum alloy, which seriously affects the ingot quality and mechanical properties of aluminum-magnesium alloy.
Beryllium metal has a small atomic radius and is more active than magnesium. It oxidizes before magnesium ingot to form a dense oxide film to protect the alloy melt. In particular, beryllium with a small atomic size can fill the interatomic gaps of the loose magnesium oxide film, making the film dense and preventing the continued oxidation of magnesium, thereby obtaining high-quality aluminum-magnesium alloy.
Magnesium alloys usually require 8-20ppm, and aluminum alloys require 8-15ppm. Its functions are:
1. Improve the cleanliness, fluidity and corrosion resistance of magnesium and aluminum;
2. Protect the oxidation and combustion of magnesium and aluminum, and reduce the oxidation loss of elements;
3. Improve the organizational structure of the alloy, refine the grains, and increase the strength.
According to the needs of different alloy additions, the beryllium content of aluminum-beryllium intermediate alloys generally includes three types:AlBe1, AlBe3, and AlBe5.
1. Performance and Uses for Aluminum beryllium master alloy :
Our company mainly produces aluminum-beryllium master alloys containing 4.0-6.0% beryllium, which are used for beryllium addition in aluminum alloy smelting. The addition temperature is low and the beryllium loss is low. The main characteristics of aluminum-beryllium master alloys are high strength, high hardness, good corrosion resistance, and excellent electrical conductivity. These characteristics make aluminum-beryllium master alloys widely used in the aerospace field. For example, it can be used to manufacture aircraft fuselages, engines, propellers and other parts, as well as structural parts of spacecraft such as satellites and missiles. In addition, aluminum-beryllium master alloys can also be used to manufacture automotive engines, transmissions, brake systems and other parts, as well as electronic devices, optical instruments and other fields.
The application prospects of aluminum-beryllium master alloy are very broad. With the continuous advancement of science and technology, people’s requirements for metal materials are getting higher and higher. As a high-performance metal material, aluminum-beryllium master alloy will be used in more fields. At the same time, with the continuous improvement of manufacturing technology, the preparation cost of aluminum-beryllium master alloy will gradually decrease, making it more competitive.
Aluminum-beryllium master alloy is a very important metal alloy. It has high strength and corrosion resistance and is widely used in aerospace, automobile manufacturing, electronics industry and other fields. With the continuous advancement of science and technology, the application prospects of aluminum-beryllium master alloy will be broader.
2. Usage for Aluminum beryllium master alloy :
1. Bake and dry before use.
2. Adding temperature: above 700℃.
3. The amount of this product to be added: Determine as appropriate based on the test.
4. Adding method: Remove the slag and gently put this product into the aluminum liquid. After melting, stir evenly and let it stand for 5 to 10 minutes.
3. Packaging and storage for Aluminum beryllium master alloy :
This product is in block form with metallic luster and is packaged in cardboard boxes. Store in a ventilated and dry place, away from moisture.
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