EFFECT OF POWDER SIZE ON MICROSTRUCTURE AND PROPERTIES OF RAPIDLY SOLIDIFIED Al-Li-Mg-Zr ALLOY

The microstructure and properties of the rapidly solidified Al-Li-Mg-Zr alloy,in relation tothe particle size of supersonic atomizing powder,have been investigated.The finer the size andthe structure of powder,the higher the strength of the alloy.While the overfine powder mayworsen plasticity of the alloy.The proper powder seems to be sized 40—100um.