Abstract: This application relates to Al—Mn—Zr based alloys, which when processed by (i) a conventional manufacturing technique (e.g. casting), (ii) an additive manufacturing technique utilizing a melting process, or (iii) a powder metallurgy process can provide a fabricated component with significantly improved strength, creep resistance and/or thermal stability at elevated temperatures, and printability in additive manufacturing and weldability in traditional manufacturing compared to conventional aluminum alloy.

Abstract: Aluminum-magnesium-silicon alloys, fabricated by inventive processes, that exhibit high strength, high conductivity, and high thermal stability.

Abstract: Aluminum-magnesium-manganese-zirconium-inoculant alloys that exhibit high strength, good ductility, high creep resistance, high thermal stability and durability.

Abstract: Aluminum alloy wires with improved electrical conductivity and improved ultimate tensile strength are disclosed. The aluminum alloys include magnesium, silicon, and copper and are formed without a solution heat treatment. The aluminum alloy wires are useful as conductors for overhead transmission lines. Methods of making the aluminum alloy wires are further disclosed.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a new family of 5000-series alloys that have high strength and can resist strength softening during stabilization and/or annealing treatment, after cold rolling, working or strain hardening, which are highly advantageous for food and beverage and automotive industries.

Abstract: Aluminum alloys, fabricated by a rapid solidification process, with high strength, high ductility, high corrosion resistance, high creep resistance, and good weldability.

Abstract: Aluminum-magnesium alloys useful as welding wire and mechanical support are disclosed. The aluminum-magnesium alloys exhibit improved cold wire drawing performance. Grain refiners and methods of forming the aluminum-magnesium alloys are further disclosed.

Abstract: Aluminum-zinc-magnesium-zirconium base alloys and aluminum-zinc-magnesium-copper-zirconium base alloys that exhibit ultra-high strength and superior weldability, and methods of fabricating them.

Abstract: Aluminum alloy wires with improved electrical conductivity and improved ultimate tensile strength are disclosed. The aluminum alloys include magnesium, silicon, and copper and are formed without a solution heat treatment. The aluminum alloy wires are useful as conductors for overhead transmission lines. Methods of making the aluminum alloy wires are further disclosed.

Abstract: This invention relates to a series of castable aluminum alloys with excellent creep and aging resistance, high electrical conductivity and thermal conductivity at elevated temperatures. The cast article comprises 0.4 to 2% by weight iron, 0 to 4% by weight nickel, 0.1 to 0.6 or about 0.1 to 0.8% by weight zirconium, optional 0.1 to 0.6% by weight vanadium, optional 0.1 to 2% by weight titanium, at least one inoculant such as 0.07-0.15% by weight tin, or 0.07-0.15% by weight indium, or 0.07-0.15% by weight antimony, or 0.02-0.2% by weight silicon, and aluminum as the remainder. The aluminum alloys contain a simultaneous dispersion of Al6Fe, Al3X (X=Fe, Ni) and/or Al9FeNi intermetallic in the eutectic regions and a dispersion of nano-precipitates of Al3ZrxVyTi1-x-y (0?x?1, 0?y?1 and 0?x+y?1) having L12 crystal structure in the aluminum matrix in between the eutectic regions. The processing condition for producing cast article of the present invention is disclosed in detail.

Abstract: An 8000-series aluminum alloy, useful to form wires, including a rare-earth element. The alloy exhibits improved creep resistance and stress relaxation resistance, as compared to the same alloy that is substantially free of the rare-earth element, while the electrical conductivity of the alloy is substantially unaffected by the addition of the rare-earth element.

Abstract: Aluminum-Iron-Zirconium alloys that exhibit improved electrical and mechanical properties.

Abstract: 5000 series aluminum wrought alloys with high strength, high formability, excellent corrosion resistance, and friction-stir weldability, and methods of making those alloys.

Abstract: Aluminum-Iron-Zirconium alloys that exhibit improved electrical and mechanical properties.

Abstract: Aluminum-magnesium-silicon alloys, fabricated by inventive processes, that exhibit high strength, high conductivity, and high thermal stability.

Abstract: Aluminum-magnesium-manganese-zirconium-inoculant alloys that exhibit high strength, good ductility, high creep resistance, high thermal stability and durability.

Abstract: Aluminum-manganese-zirconium-inoculant alloys that exhibit high strength, high ductility, high creep resistance, high thermal stability, and durability, and can be fabricated utilizing recycled used aluminum cans.

Abstract: A conductive element of a cable or a wire is formed of a high shear deformation processed aluminum alloy. The aluminum-zirconium alloy exhibits high electrical conductivity and high tensile strength. Methods of forming cables and wires are also further disclosed including the formation of all aluminum alloy cables having high ampacity.

Abstract: Aluminum-magnesium alloys useful as welding wire and mechanical support are disclosed. The aluminum-magnesium alloys exhibit improved cold wire drawing performance. Grain refiners and methods of forming the aluminum-magnesium alloys are further disclosed.

Abstract: A conductive element of a cable or a wire is formed of an improved aluminum-zirconium alloy. The aluminum-zirconium alloy further includes an inoculant. The aluminum-zirconium alloy exhibits excellent ultimate tensile strength values and resistance to heat. Bonding wires formed from an improved aluminum-zirconium alloy exhibiting certain ultimate tensile strength values, fatigue resistance and/or creep rates are also described. Methods of forming cables and wires are also further disclosed.