Question: An Al - Cu alloy ( FCC structure ) is strengthened by forming ordered, coherent particles ( GP zones ) . This Al - Cu

An Al-Cu alloy (FCC structure) is strengthened by forming ordered, coherent particles (GP zones). This Al-Cu alloy is typically used at a temperature of 200C. At this temperature, the average particle radius () of GP zones increases with time (t) according to 3=03+, where 0 is the initial particle radius and K is a kinetic constant (=10-28 m3/s). Assume that the particle shearing stress is dominantly the order hardening for low at early-stage precipitation as GP zones often form at early-stage precipitation. When the particles coarsen to a certain size, the strengthening mechanism transits from shearing to dislocation bowing. Data you may need: G =25 GPa; lattice parameter of Al 0=0.405 nm; APBE=50 mJ/m2 ; the volume fraction of GP zone particles f =0.05; 0=10.(a) Calculate the critical radius of the particles when the mechanism transits from shearing to bowing. (b) Make a plot to show how the strength of this alloy varies as a function of time (from t=0 through 1000 hours) at 200C.

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