文摘
The effect of single addition of La or Sm on the microstructures and mechanical properties of an Al-Cu-Mn alloy were investigated by microstructure characterization and tensile test. The results show that addition of La or Sm into the Al-Cu-Mn alloy can remarkably increase the density of θ′ phase and refine the microstructure, and thus, improves the mechanical properties at room temperature. La addition results in a more considerable increase in the density and refinement of θ′ phase than Sm addition. La addition has a more significant contribution on the mechanical properties of the Al-Cu-Mn alloy than Sm addition. In addition, a new phase of Al6Cu6La is formed in the Al-Cu-Mn alloy with La addition.