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. 2017 Dec 26;10:49–67. doi: 10.1016/j.jare.2017.12.004

Table 4.

The impacts of alloying elements on Al-Li alloys [3], [66].

Alloying elements Effect
Li and Mg
  • Solid-solution strengthening

  • Precipitation strengthening

  • Decrease density




Cu and Ag
  • Solid-solution strengthening

  • Precipitation strengthening




Zn
  • Solid-solution strengthening

  • Improve corrosion properties




Zr and Mn
  • Texture control

  • Govern of recrystallization




Ti
  • Considered as grain refiner during ingots solidifications




Fe and Si
  • Considered as impurities affecting fatigue, corrosion properties and fracture toughness




Na and K
  • Considered as impurities affecting fracture toughness.