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Aluminum Heat Treatment
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Card 1
Question: What is precipitation heat treatment of an aluminum alloy piece?
Answer: Holding a solution heat-treated aluminum piece at a specified elevated temperature for a period (also called artificial aging).
Card 2
Question: How can certain aluminum alloy rivets be prevented from becoming hard after heat-treating and quenching?
Answer: Store the rivets in a refrigerator at a temperature lower than 32°F so they remain soft for several days.