Solute diffusion behavior during heat treatment and its impact in Sc-microalloyed Al-Cu system

Key Points

• Solute diffusion significantly affects the microstructure during heat treatment, leading to improved material properties.
• Key evidence shows that the diffusion behavior alters the mechanical characteristics of the Sc-microalloyed Al-Cu system.
• The analysis focuses on the solute diffusion behavior during heat treatment processes in aluminum-copper alloys.
• Highlights the need for understanding diffusion mechanisms for optimizing heat treatment processes in metal alloys.