Effects of Pouring Parameters on Shrinkage Defects in Cu-6Ag Alloy Ingots
1. School of Mathematics and Physics, Shanghai University of Electric Power, Shanghai 200090, China;
2. Interdisciplinary Research Center, Institute of Electrical Engineering, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100190, China
Online published: 2025-09-17
To address the prevalent issues of shrinkage cavities and porosity in Cu-6Ag alloy ingots during solidification, this study combines numerical simulation and experimental investigation to examine mold filling and solidification processes. A finite element-based numerical model was developed using ProCAST software to systematically analyze the effects of pouring temperature, heat transfer coefficient, and pouring time on defect formation. Key findings reveal that pouring temperature significantly influences secondary shrinkage cavity depth, with the minimum depth (4.89 cm) achieved at 1300 °C. When the heat transfer coefficient is below 5000 W/(m²·K), shrinkage cavity depth increases markedly with rising coefficient values. Extending pouring time to 150 s effectively suppresses both primary and secondary shrinkage formation. Experimental validation revealed an optimal ingot utilization rate of 76.7% at 1300 °C. This work reveals the defect formation mechanisms in Cu-6Ag alloy ingots and establishes an optimized process parameter window, offering a viable solution for high-quality and cost-effective production.
ZHANG Cheng1, RU Yadong2, ZUO Tingting2, XUE Jiangli2, GAO Zhaoshun2, LIU Yongsheng1 . Effects of Pouring Parameters on Shrinkage Defects in Cu-6Ag Alloy Ingots[J]. Journal of Shanghai Jiaotong University, 0 : 1 . DOI: 10.16183/j.cnki.jsjtu.2025.140
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