Effect of forging temperature on the microstructures and mechanical properties of the SiC_p/AZ91 magnesium matrix composite

In this paper,10 vol.pct SiCp/AZ91 magnesium matrix composite was fabricated by stir casting technology.The ingots were forged at temperatures of 320,370 and 420℃,respectively.XRD,OM and SEM were used to characterize microstructure of the composites.It was shown that the clusters of particles in the as-cast composite were largely eliminated,and that the tensile strength was improved obviously.     

Microstructures and tensile properties of hot-extruded composite Bi203-coated ABOw/Al composite

A pure aluminum matrix composite reinforced by Bi2O3-coated aluminum.borate whisker was fabricated by a squeeze casting method. The mass ratio of Bi2O3 to whisker is 1：3O. The interracial reaction between Bi2O3 coating and aluminum takes place during casting process. Deformation behavior and formability of ABOw reinforced aluminum （ABOw/Al） composites with and without Bi2O3 coating were investigated by the extrusion deformation at 400℃ The results show that the steady-state extrusion load and the probability of whisker fracture of extruded ABOw/Al composite with Bi2O3 coating are lower than those of extruded ABOw/Al composite, and its surface quality is better than that of extruded ABOw/Al composite. Evaluation of the tensile properties shows that the extruded ABOw/Al composite with Bi2O3 coating have the ultimate tensile strength and yield strengths with 0.2% superior to those of ABOw/Al composite.     

Distribution of SiC particles in semisolid electromagnetic-mechanical stir-casting Al-SiC composite

The distribution of SiC particles in Al-SiC composite can greatly influence the mechanical performances of Al-SiC composite. To realize the homogeneous distribution of SiC particles in stir-casting Al-SiC composite, semisolid stir casting of Al-4.25 vol.%SiC composite was conducted using a special electromagneticmechanical stirring equipment made by our team, in which there are three uniformly-distributed blades with a horizontal tilt angle of 25 ° to mechanically raise the SiC particles by creating an upward movement of slurry under electromagnetic stirring. The microstructure of the as-cast Al-SiC composites was observed by Scanning Electron Mcroscopy(SEM). The volume fraction of SiC particles was measured by image analysis using the Quantimet 520 Image Processing and Analysis System. The tensile strength of the Al-4.25 vol.%SiC composites was measured by tensile testing. Results show that the Al-4.25 vol.%SiC composites with the homogeneous distrbutin of SiC particles can be obtained by the electromagnetic-mechanical stirring casting with the speed of 300 and 600 r·min-1 at 620 °C. The differences between the volume fraction of Si C particles at the top of ingot and that at the bottom are both ~0.04 vol.% with the stirring speed of 300 and 600 r·min-1, which are so small that the distribution of SiC particles can be seen as the homogeneous. The tensile strength of the Al matrix is enhanced by 51.2% due to the uniformly distributed SiC particles. The porosity of the composite mainly results from the solidification shrinkage of slurry and it is less than 0.04 vol.%.     

Microstructure and mechanical properties of Al-Fe-V-Si/SiCp composites

The characteristics of microstructures and mechanical properties of the multi-layer spray deposited SiCp/A1-6.SFe-0.6V-1.3Si, SiCp/A1-8.SFe-1.3V-1.7Si and SiCp/Al-10Fe-1.3V-2Si composite sheets obtained by rolling after extruding were investigated. The evolution of the grain and phases of these composites during processing were examined, and the influence of the microstructures on the mechanical properties was analyzed. The experimental results show that the ultimate tensile strengths σb of the three kinds of composite sheets are 420, 535, 470 MPa respectively at room temperature, and 232, 285, 300 MPa at 315℃ and 148, 180, 200 MPa at 400 ℃. The excellent mechanical properties can be attributed to the high solid solubility, fine grain size, Al12（Fe,V）3Si precipitation particles and the SiC particles. And the composition of the matrix alloy has an obvious effect on the mechanical properties of the as-rolled sheets.     

Fabrication of aluminum matrix composite reinforced with carbon nanotubes

1.0wt.% carbon nanotube （CNT） reinforced 2024Al matrix composite was fabricated by cold isostatic press and subsequent hot extrusion techniques. The mechanical properties of the composite were measured by a tensile test. Mean-while,the fracture surfaces were examined using field emission scanning electron microscopy. The experimental results show that CNTs are dispersed homogeneously in the composite and that the interfaces of the Al matrix and the CNT bond well. Although the tensile strength and the Young’s modulus of the composite are enhanced markedly,the elongation does not decrease when compared with the matrix material fabricated under the same process. The reasons for the increments may be the extraordinary mechanical properties of CNTs,and the bridging and pulling-out role of CNTs in the Al matrix composite.     

Microstructure characteristics and mechanical properties of rheocasting 7075 aluminum alloy

The microstructure characteristics and mechanical properties of 7075 aluminum alloy produced by a new rheoforming technique, under as-cast and optimized heat treatment conditions, were investigated. The present rheoforming combined the innovatively developed rheocasting process, named as ICSPC （inverted cone- shaped pouring channel） process, and the existing HPDC （high pressure die casting） process. The experimental results show that the ICSPC can be used to prepare high quality semi-solid slurry for the subsequent die casting. Compared with conventional HPDC process, the ICSPC process can improve the microstructures and mechanical properties of the cast tensile samples. An optimized heat treatment results in significant improvement in ultimate tensile strength. However, the ductility of the samples, both under as-cast and optimized heat treatment conditions, are relatively poor.     

Effects of heat treatment and plastic deformation on structure and properties of Mg-9Al-1.2Nd-0.45Y-0.7Zn Mg alloy

The experiments of heat treatment, hot extrusion and hard drawing were employed to study their effects on the structure and mechanical properties of Mg-9Al-1.2Nd-0.45Y-0.7Zn magnesium alloy. The results indicate that the mechanical properties of the ingot are unstable and exhibit typical brittle failure. After heat treatment （693 K, 24 h）, most β-Mg17Al12 phases decomposed into the a-Mg matrix and the distribution of Rare earths compounds remained the state of as-cast, which have little effects of the mechanical properties of the alloy. As the casting defects disappeared and the grain was refined after hot extruded, the mechanical properties of the alloy were drastically increased. By hard drawing, the ultimate tensile strength and the yield strength of the alloy were sharply increased while the elongation decreased rapidly. The failure of as-cast samples was mainly brittle fracture. After plastic deformation, the fracture patterns all exhibited ductile rupture features.     

Effect of forging temperature on the microstructures and mechanical properties of the SiCp/AZ91 magnesium matrix composite

In this paper, 10 vol. pct SiC_p/AZ91 magnesium matrix composite was fabricated by stir casting technology. The ingots were forged at temperatures of 320, 370 and 420 ℃, respectively. XRD, OM and SEM were used to characterize microstructure of the composites. It was shown that the clusters of particles in the as-cast composite were largely eliminated, and that the tensile strength was improved obviously.     

Effect of Ti-Al on microstrucmres and mechanical properties of plasma arc in-situ welded joint of SiCp/A1 MMCs

The effect of Ti-Al on microstructures and mechanical properties of SiCp/Al MMC joints produced by plasma arc in-situ weld-alloying was investigated, in which argon-nitrogen mixture was used as plasma gases and Ti-Al alloy as filling composite. The results show that the formation of needle-like harmful phase Al4C3 is effectively prevented in the weld by in-situ weld-alloying/plasma arc welding with Ti-Al alloy sheet filler whose titanium content is more than 20%. The fluidity of molten pool is improved, and stable molten pool is gained for the addition of the Ti-A1 alloy. The mechanical properties of welded joint are effectively enhanced by the compact-grain structure and the new reinforced composites such as Al3Ti, TiN, AlN and TiC welded joint The test results of mechanical property show that the maximum tensile strength of welded joint gained by adding Ti-60Al alloy is up to 235 MPa. The factors influencing the tensile strength were also investigated.     

Effect of alumina short fiber and air-cooling processing on solidification microstructure and tensile properties of Al2O3/Al-15Si composites

The effect of microstructure variation by addition of alumina short fiber and optimization of tensile properties by air-cooling processing in Al2O3/Al-15Si composites were studied.The results show that in Al-015Si alloy matrix composites with 14% and 30%(volume fraction)fiber,the primary silicon is hardly refined,but the eutectic silicon is effectively refined and granulated.Granulation of some eutectic silicon mainly happens in fiber segregation areas.Refining and granulation of the eutectic silicon are related to the physical constraint arising from the fiber,After the 30%Al2O3/Al-15Si composite was remelted and air-cooled,the number of the eutectic silicon on the surface of the fiber increases,which results in the improvement of fiber/matrix interface and tensile properties for the as-cast composite,Air-cooling processing may be reliable for the optmization of the microstructure and properties of fiber reinforced hypereutectic Al-15Si alloy composites.     

Effect of rolling and heat treatment on tensile behaviour of wrought Al-SiCp composites prepared by stir-casting

Al 6061- and Al 7108-SiCp composites (Al-PMMC) were prepared by stir-casting with SiCp size of 8 and 15 μm and volume fraction (Vf) of 0–20%. These composites were then subjected to successive hot rolling at 450 °C using a strain rate of 1 s⁻¹ while the intermediate period of heating between each two successive rolling steps was 1 min to 1 h. Tensile test was conducted on the as-rolled composite strips with 3.0, 1.1 and 0.4 mm thicknesses using 81, 94 and 98% reductions, subsequently, with a tensile rate of 10 MPa s⁻¹. Different tensile properties including ultimate tensile strength UTS, Young's modulus and elongation, were determined. The tensile behaviour was analysed in view of matrix alloy type and SiCp size and Vf. The effect of T6 treatment on the microstructure and tensile properties was also presented. Generally, successive hot rolling resulted in decreasing casting defects such as void and SiCp agglomeration present in the as-cast composites and hence enhanced mechanical properties were achieved. Almost 240 and 390% improvement in ultimate tensile strength (UTS) for 6061 and 7108 composite was obtained, respectively. The improvement in strength was remarkable for composites rolled to 0.4 mm. Annealing improved the elongation% at break of the 10–15% Vf composite more than 3 times. UTS of rolled composite was enhanced by T6 treatment at 176 °C and 120 °C for 6061 and 7108 composites. The effect of T6 treatment on the composite tensile behaviour was discussed.     

Microstructure characteristics and mechanical properties of rheoformed wrought aluminum alloy 2024

The microstructure characteristics and mechanical properties of 2024 wrought aluminum alloy produced by a new rheoforming technique under as-cast and optimized heat treatment conditions were investigated. The present rheoforming combined the independently developed rheocasting process, named as LSPSF (low superheat pouring with a shear field) process, and the existing squeeze casting process. The experimental results show that LSPSF can be used to prepare sound semi-solid slurry within 25s to fully meet the production rate of squeeze casting. The primary α (Al) presents in mean equivalent diameter of 69μm and shape factor of 0.76, and features zero-entrapped eutectics. Compared with conventional squeeze casting, the present LSPSF rheoforming can improve the microstructures and mechanical properties. An optimized heat treatment results in substantial reduction of microsegregation and significant improvement of mechanical properties, such as yield strength of 321MPa, ultimate tensile strength of 428MPa and elongation of 12%.     

Anomalous reheating behavior of SiCp/Al composite with high volume fraction reinforcement

The reheating behavior of 50 vol.% SiCp/Al squeeze casting composite was investigated at temperatures ranging from 600°C to 900°C using XRD and SEM techniques from the microstructural point of view. It was found that SiCp/Al composite could hold its original shape while being reheated at temperatures elevated even far above the melting temperature of pure Al. The high volume fraction of SiC reinforcement, which would restrict the fluidity of molten Al matrix and the reconfiguration of SiC particles during the reheating of SiCp/Al composite, was thought to be responsible for the “remelting resistance” of the SiCp/Al composite. The extent of the reaction between the SiC particles and molten Al was found to increase with increased reheating temperature. From the viewpoint of controlling the formation of aluminum carbide, reheating temperature either for recycling or for remelting processing of the SiCp/Al composite, a temperature lower than 750°C would be better. Despite its being unfavorable to remelting or recycling processing, the remelting resistance of the SiCp/Al composite with high volume fraction reinforcement is attractive for thermal function and high temperature applications.     

Analysis of Microstructures and Mechanical Properties of Particle Reinforced AlSi7Mg2 Matrix Composite Materials

The present study examined the microstructures and mechanical properties (tensile and impact strength, hardness) of selected metal matrix composite materials. SiCp reinforced AlSi7Mg2 matrix composites were produced using gravity and squeeze casting methods and subsequently T6 heat treated. Some of the squeeze casted composites were shaped by extrusion. The extrusion generated an equiaxed matrix structure and SiCp caused a homogeneous distribution. The quasi absence of porosity in the squeeze casted composites led to improved mechanical properties. Whereas an increase in the SiCp ratio resulted in an increase of the tensile strength, it led to a decrease of the impact strength values. The enhancement of the mechanical properties following an applied heat treatment was better for materials shaped by extrusion.     

热挤压变形对搅拌铸造SiCp/2024复合材料显微组织与力学性能的影响

利用搅拌铸造?热挤压工艺制备SiCp/2024复合材料板材。通过金相观察(OM)、扫描电镜(SEM)及力学性能测试等手段研究了该复合材料热挤压变形前后的显微组织与力学性能。结果表明,复合材料铸坯主要由大小为80μm~100μm的等轴晶组成,晶界第二相粗大呈非连续状分布,SiC颗粒较均匀地分布于基体合金,大部分SiC颗粒沿晶界分布,少数颗粒分布于晶内;热挤压变形后,显微孔洞等铸造缺陷和SiC颗粒团聚现象明显消除,SiC颗粒及破碎的第二相沿热挤压方向呈流线分布,复合材料的强度和塑性显著提高;拉伸断口表明,热挤压变形有利于改善SiC颗粒与基体合金的界面结合;SiCp/2024复合材料主要的断裂方式为SiC颗粒断裂和SiC/Al的界面脱粘。     

不同压力对挤压铸造Al-Cu-Mg合金性能的影响

使用挤压铸造工艺制备了高强、高韧Al-4.5Cu-1Mg合金。在挤压力为70MPa下成型后,合金的最大抗拉强度达到288.8MPa、伸长率达到12.8%、HRB硬度达到48.3。通过对该合金力学性能及其显微组织的研究表明,合金的抗拉强度、伸长率以及硬度随着压力的增加而增大,并且在70MPa时达到最大值,70MPa之后继续增加压力,对材料性能影响不大。研究了挤压力对合金的密度和导电性的影响。试验结果表明,合金的密度随着压力的增加而快速增大,在挤压压力为70MPa时达到最大值,然后变化不大。     

不同压力下挤压铸造铝铜合金的组织与性能

采用挤压铸造工艺制备出一种新开发的、高强韧铝铜合金.T5热处理状态下其抗拉强度达到433 MPa,伸长率为14%.通过对该合金力学性能及其显微组织的研究表明,铸态和经T5热处理的抗拉强度和伸长率均随压力的增加而增大,在压力为50MPa时达到最大值,但在铸态下,未加压力的铸造合金其硬度高于挤压铸造的合金硬度.随挤压力增加,晶粒明显细化,二次枝晶增加,枝晶间距减小.     

Effect of aging treatment on mechanical properties of （SiCw＋SiCp）/2024Al hybrid nanocomposites

1 Introduction Metal matrix composites(MMCs) have received much attention because of their improved specific strength, good wear resistance and higher thermal conductivity [1?3]. Up to now, most investigators have studied the fabrication process and mecha…     

Effect of Thermal Cycling Treatment on Microyield Behavior of Al_2O_3p/Al Composite

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