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| Research Progress on the Microstructural Evolution and Regulation Strategies of Fe-rich Phases in Aluminum Alloys |
| ZHANG Ning1, FENG Yicheng1,2,*, YANG Song1, GUO Erjun1, WANG Lei1,2
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1 School of Materials Science and Chemical Engineering, Harbin University of Science and Technology, Harbin 150040, China
2 Key Laboratory of Advanced Manufacturing and Intelligent Technology, Ministry of Education, Harbin University of Science and Technology, Harbin 150080, China |
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Abstract Aluminum alloys are widely used in aerospace, transportation, power electronics, and other industrial fields due to their excellent mechanical properties, physical properties, corrosion resistance, formability, and recyclability. Fe is commonly regarded as an impurity in aluminum alloys, as it tends to form Fe-rich intermetallic compounds with other elements (e.g., β-Al5FeSi), which can degrade the performance of the alloy. Nevertheless, many studies indicate that by regulating the Fe-rich phases, Fe has transitioned from a traditional impurity element to a beneficial alloying element in aluminum alloys. An appropriate amount of Fe can combine with other alloying elements or processes to form thermally stable intermetallic compounds, which enhance mechanical properties such as high-temperature mechanical properties, creep resistance, thermal fatigue resistance, and physical properties such as thermal and electrical conductivity, as well as thermal expansion behavior of the alloys. Accordingly, the role of Fe in aluminum alloys and the associated strategies for controlling Fe-rich phases are systematically reviewed, following a framework of “identifying phases” → “analyzing roles” → “developing strategies” (mitigating the detrimental and reinforcing the advantage), aiming to provide theoretical guidance for the design of high-performance aluminum alloys and to support the development and application of recycled aluminum.
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Published: 10 August 2026
Online: 2026-08-31
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