The invention discloses an in-situ generated AlN reinforced aluminum-based material and a preparation method, and aims to generate AlN in situ in an aluminum matrix through a
smelting process so as to enhance the
mechanical property of the aluminum-based material. According to the steps of proportioning and weighing of a target formula, heating and
smelting of molten aluminum, adding and stirring of
nitride, in-situ reaction to generate AlN, regular stirring, natural cooling and the like, aluminum is molten at 750 DEG C, the
nitride and an additive are added, the temperature is increased to 870 DEG C, heat preservation stirring is conducted, the
nitride is decomposed to release
nitrogen, the
nitrogen reacts with aluminum atoms to generate AlN and by-products, and the AlN and the by-products are obtained. And efficient dispersion enhancement is achieved, and the in-situ generated AlN reinforced aluminum-based material is obtained. The preparation method is suitable for 2XXX, 3XXX, 5XXX, 6XXX and partial 7XXX series aluminum alloys, AlN particles can be uniformly distributed in an aluminum matrix, the contact efficiency of
vanadium nitride VN and aluminum is improved, a uniformly dispersed aluminum nitride AlN reinforced phase is formed, the
microstructure and performance of the
alloy are effectively improved, the process is simple and easy to operate, and the preparation method is suitable for large-scale industrial production.