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Rule 9. Control Residual Stress
Avoid unknown or random residual stress by forbidding quenching of low ductility, light alloy castings into water following high temperature solution treatment. Boiling water is also not permitted since it represents a negligible improvement over cold water. However, polymer quenchant or forced air-quench may be acceptable if casting stress is shown to be negligible. Planned residual stress may be beneficial if designed correctly into the quenching process.
This chart shows the rates of cooling of a 20 mm diameter aluminum bar when quenched by various means from 932°F (500°C).
Elongation to Failure Results
from Different Quenching Media
Quenching Media |
Elongation (%)
Mean ±2.5 |
Minimum |
| Hot-water quench 158°F (70°C) |
4.73 ± 2.72 |
2.01 |
| Cold-water quench |
6.47 ± 1.67 |
4.80 |
| Water-glycol quench |
5.81 ± 0.96 |
4.85 |
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