Enhancing nano indentation properties of Al 7075 alloy: The role of silver addition
Al 7075, valued for wide applicability in aerospace structures, remains prone to environmental degradation in harsh environments. Alloying can improve its hardness and elastic modulus. Unlike traditional reinforcements, silver (Ag) offers inherent hardness and resilience against environmental condit...
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| author | Mariyam Sattar Raja M Umer Muhammad Punhal Sahto Mamoon Aamir Mohammed A. Tashkandi Lioua Kolsi |
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| description | Al 7075, valued for wide applicability in aerospace structures, remains prone to environmental degradation in harsh environments. Alloying can improve its hardness and elastic modulus. Unlike traditional reinforcements, silver (Ag) offers inherent hardness and resilience against environmental conditions. Additionally, it refines the microstructures to reduce pits and stress corrosion cracking. Therefore, this research employs experimental and numerical procedures to investigate the effects of Ag addition on the nanoindentation properties of Al 7075. The hardness and elastic modulus of Al 7075 with 1 %, 2 %, 3 %, and 4 % Ag by weight are measured through nanoindentation tests using a Berkovich indenter. Results show that 1 %, 2 %, and 4 % Ag additions enhanced hardness and elastic modulus, with the maximum values recorded for 4 % Ag. The 3 % Ag sample, though, had an unexpected reduction in hardness and modulus attributed to Statistically Stored Dislocations (SSDs) and Geometrically Necessary Dislocations (GNDs). Analysis of indenter depth and pile-up through the scanning probe microscope (SPM) and X-ray Diffraction (XRD) revealed that the specimen with 1 % and 4 % Ag by weight exhibit the highest and lowest values of deformation respectively. The experimental results are validated numerically and a good conformity is observed. Results indicate that Ag addition improves the mechanical properties of Al 7075, and makes it is a potential material for aerospace and high-stress applications. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-e1dd90785f824f59a87fc8bdc2c5a21f2025-08-20T03:13:53ZengElsevierResults in Engineering2590-12302025-06-012610496110.1016/j.rineng.2025.104961Enhancing nano indentation properties of Al 7075 alloy: The role of silver additionMariyam Sattar0Raja M Umer1Muhammad Punhal Sahto2Mamoon Aamir3Mohammed A. Tashkandi4Lioua Kolsi5Department of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Institute of Space Technology, Islamabad, Pakistan; Corresponding author.Department of Mechanical Engineering, Institute of Space Technology, Islamabad, PakistanDepartment of Mechanical Engineering, NFC Institute of Engineering and Technology, Multan, PakistanDepartment of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Institute of Space Technology, Islamabad, PakistanMechanical Engineering Department, College of Engineering, Northern Border University, Arar, Saudi ArabiaDepartment of Mechanical Engineering, College of Engineering, University of Ha’il, Ha’il City 81451, Saudi ArabiaAl 7075, valued for wide applicability in aerospace structures, remains prone to environmental degradation in harsh environments. Alloying can improve its hardness and elastic modulus. Unlike traditional reinforcements, silver (Ag) offers inherent hardness and resilience against environmental conditions. Additionally, it refines the microstructures to reduce pits and stress corrosion cracking. Therefore, this research employs experimental and numerical procedures to investigate the effects of Ag addition on the nanoindentation properties of Al 7075. The hardness and elastic modulus of Al 7075 with 1 %, 2 %, 3 %, and 4 % Ag by weight are measured through nanoindentation tests using a Berkovich indenter. Results show that 1 %, 2 %, and 4 % Ag additions enhanced hardness and elastic modulus, with the maximum values recorded for 4 % Ag. The 3 % Ag sample, though, had an unexpected reduction in hardness and modulus attributed to Statistically Stored Dislocations (SSDs) and Geometrically Necessary Dislocations (GNDs). Analysis of indenter depth and pile-up through the scanning probe microscope (SPM) and X-ray Diffraction (XRD) revealed that the specimen with 1 % and 4 % Ag by weight exhibit the highest and lowest values of deformation respectively. The experimental results are validated numerically and a good conformity is observed. Results indicate that Ag addition improves the mechanical properties of Al 7075, and makes it is a potential material for aerospace and high-stress applications.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2590123025010370Al 7075Silver alloyingMechanical propertiesHardnessElastic modulusStrain Hardening |
| spellingShingle | Mariyam Sattar Raja M Umer Muhammad Punhal Sahto Mamoon Aamir Mohammed A. Tashkandi Lioua Kolsi Enhancing nano indentation properties of Al 7075 alloy: The role of silver addition Results in Engineering Al 7075 Silver alloying Mechanical properties Hardness Elastic modulus Strain Hardening |
| title | Enhancing nano indentation properties of Al 7075 alloy: The role of silver addition |
| title_full | Enhancing nano indentation properties of Al 7075 alloy: The role of silver addition |
| title_fullStr | Enhancing nano indentation properties of Al 7075 alloy: The role of silver addition |
| title_full_unstemmed | Enhancing nano indentation properties of Al 7075 alloy: The role of silver addition |
| title_short | Enhancing nano indentation properties of Al 7075 alloy: The role of silver addition |
| title_sort | enhancing nano indentation properties of al 7075 alloy the role of silver addition |
| topic | Al 7075 Silver alloying Mechanical properties Hardness Elastic modulus Strain Hardening |
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