Short answer: Age hardening (precipitation hardening) strengthens an alloy by holding it at a moderate temperature so nanometre-scale particles precipitate inside the grains — raising yield strength without the distortion of cold work. It is the route to 6061-T6, 7075-T6 and hardened copper beryllium.
At a Glance
How Precipitation Works
A supersaturated solid solution is aged so fine particles pin dislocations; relate to Aluminum 6061 Properties, 7075 Vs 6061 Aluminum e Metal Grain Size Guide. Strength builds with Metal Strain Hardening Guide e Yield Strength Vs Tensile Strength.
Driving the Process
Solution-treat, quench, then age; control via Metal Heat Treatment Guide and verify with Metal Ndt Guide. Document condition per Mill Test Certificate Guide.
QA & Supply
Protect stock via How To Prevent Metal Rust. HXSCO supplies age-hardened grades to the temper you specify.
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Perguntas frequentes
Strengthening an alloy by precipitating fine particles during a controlled low-temperature hold.
Aluminium 6061 solution-treated then artificially aged to peak strength.
Quenching locks the alloying elements in a supersaturated, ready-to-precipitate state.
Yes — too long or hot coarsens particles and lowers strength.
HXSCO supplies aluminium, copper-beryllium and PH steels at the specified temper.
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