Can aluminium b quenched and tempered like iron??

Answer 1

The processes are not the same.

With Iron, the trace amounts of Carbon give the alloy steel, which is very much different than pure Iron. Above about 0.3% Carbon, steel can be hardened by quenching under the right conditions.

Tempering steel in dependent upon the temperature and other conditions. See the info at the second site below:

Aluminum is commonly alloyed with copper, manganese, silicon, magnesium and/or zinc (but other elements are used). The quenching and tempering process are much different.

Answer 2

Aluminium is subjected to Precipitation Hardening. Unlike Steel , it is not quenched and tempered.

Look in to ASTM Metals Handbook or Latkin- Metallurgy of Metals

Answer 3

No, Aluminium is more reactive. It react with atmospheric oxygen at ordinary temperature to form aluminium oxide surface film. At high temperature this process increases.

Answer 4

Cast Iron and stainless steel is the best.I do not use non stick anything.If you are talking about Club aluminum then its as good as cast Iron.If you are talking about the thin aluminum its a waste of money.Club aluminum is as heavy as cast iron.Both are easy care once its seasoned(cast Iron)Sprinkle a tiny amount of salt after putting in grease and before food for non stick cooking of most anything.

Answer 5

Yes it can be done by laymen too. But the quality of company made aluminium products will be much better.

Answer 6

How else would they form cans and tin foil and all that other good stuff. Any metal can be melted down and tempered, that's how they form things out of metal. It's probably not the same temp. or processes, but I'm sure you can.