International Journal of Engineering

International Journal of Engineering

On the Post-aging of the ARB Created AA1050\AA2024(pre-aged)\Al2O3 Composites

Document Type : Original Article

Authors
H. Roghani 1, 2
H. Partoyar 2
H. R. Jafarian 2
S. K. Sadrnezhaad 3
E. Borhani 1
1 Nanomaterials Department, Faculty of New Sciences and Technologies, Semnan University, Semnan, Iran
2 School of Metallurgy and Materials Engineering, Iran University of Science and Technology (IUST), Tehran, Iran
3 Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Sharif University of Technology, Tehran, Iran
10.5829/ije.2026.39.11b.04
Abstract
In this study, multilayered aluminum-based composites consisting of AA1050 (66.6 vol.%) and pre-aged AA2024 (33.4 vol.%) with a trace addition of Al₂O₃ nanoparticles (0.005 vol.%) were successfully fabricated using six cycles of accumulative roll bonding (ARB). The composites were subsequently subjected to post-aging at 110, 150, and 190 °C for varying durations (0–10 h) to optimize their microstructural and mechanical performance. A combination of optical microscopy, SEM, TEM, microhardness, and tensile testing was employed to evaluate the materials. The results revealed that ARB, in combination with minimal nanoparticle reinforcement, led to significant grain refinement. Remarkable enhancements in tensile strength (up to 220 MPa, a 215% increase over annealed AA1050) and ductility (14% total elongation) were achieved by ARB and post-aging. Notably, the presence of alumina nanoparticles not only delayed over-aging but also contributed to improve particle–matrix bonding and structural stability. This work introduces a practical approach for tailoring high-performance aluminum composites via hybrid strategies involving ARB, precipitation hardening, and nanoparticle-assisted microstructure refinement.

Graphical Abstract

On the Post-aging of the ARB Created AA1050\AA2024(pre-aged)\Al2O3 Composites
Keywords
Aluminum
Accumulative Roll Bonding
Aging Process
Nanocomposites
Alumina

Subjects

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International Journal of Engineering
Volume 39, Issue 11
TRANSACTIONS B: Applications
November 2026
Pages 2690-2711