Abstract: Aluminum-copper-manganese-zirconium alloys for metal additive manufacturing include 5 wt % to 35 wt % copper, 0.05 wt % to 3 wt % manganese, 0.5 wt % to 5 wt % zirconium, 0 wt % to 3 wt % iron, and 0 wt % to less than 1 wt % silicon, with the balance being aluminum. The as-printed alloys may have a microstructure comprising ?? intermetallic precipitates having an average diameter of 0.1 ?m to 0.3 ?m, a microstructure comprising ? intermetallic particles having particle spacing of 50-500 nm with a volume fraction of 0-50%; a microstructure comprising a bimodal distribution of equiaxed grains and columnar grains, or any combination thereof. The as-printed alloys may exhibit superior mechanical properties compared to cast alloys with a similar composition.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are embodiments of an Al—Ce—Cu alloy for use in additive manufacturing. The disclosed alloy embodiments provide fabricated objects, such as bulk components, comprising a heterogeneous microstructure and having good mechanical properties even when exposed to conditions used during the additive manufacturing process. Methods for making and using alloy embodiments also are disclosed herein.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are embodiments of an Al—Ce—Ni alloy for use in additive manufacturing. The disclosed alloy embodiments provide fabricated objects, such as bulk components, comprising a heterogeneous microstructure and having good mechanical properties even when exposed to conditions used during the additive manufacturing process. Methods for making and using alloy embodiments also are disclosed herein.