Investigation and comparison of the effect of graphene nanoplates and carbon nanotubes on the improvement of mechanical properties in the stir casting process of aluminum matrix nanocomposites

2020 ◽  
Vol 109 (9-12) ◽  
pp. 2535-2547
Author(s):  
Mohammadjafar Hadad ◽  
Abolfazl Babazade ◽  
Majid Safarabadi
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Carbon Nanotubes ◽  
Aluminum Matrix ◽  
Casting Process ◽  
Stir Casting ◽  
Matrix Nanocomposites ◽  
Graphene Nanoplates

Copper Effect on Mechanical Properties of Al-CNF Composite Material Elaborated by Liquid Metallurgy with Induction Melting

2018 ◽  
Vol 941 ◽  
pp. 2018-2023
Author(s):  
Paul Royes ◽  
Nicolas Masquelier ◽  
Thierry Breville ◽  
David Balloy
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Yield Strength ◽  
Carbon Nanofibers ◽  
Aluminum Matrix ◽  
Casting Process ◽  
Stir Casting ◽  
Aluminum Matrix Composite ◽  
Strength Increase ◽  
Induction Melting ◽  
Coated Carbon

Aluminum-Carbon nanoFibers (CNF) composites produce by stir casting process present a yield strengths (YS) and an ultimate tensile strength (UTS) improved up to 33%. The hardening of the Al-CNF composite was considered as the sum of elementary contributions of effects: natural hardness of pure Al; grain size; dislocation density; elements in solid solution; CNF. In order to quantify CNF effect, calculation was performed to quantify the contribution to yield strength of each other’s mechanisms. This theoretical calculation was compared to experimental results and the real effect of CNF on yield strength increase was estimated between 10 and 16%. Figure SEQ Figure \* ARABIC 1: Graphical Abstract (copper dots on CNF / stir casting process / contributions to hardening) Keywords: Aluminum matrix composite; copper-coated carbon nanofibers; liquid metallurgy elaboration; mechanical properties; hardening effect

scholarly journals Effect of Increasing the Strength of Aluminum Matrix Nanocomposites Reinforced with Microadditions of Multiwalled Carbon Nanotubes Coated with TiC Nanoparticles

Nanomaterials ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (11) ◽  
pp. 1596 ◽  
Author(s):  
Artemiy Aborkin ◽  
Kirill Khorkov ◽  
Evgeny Prusov ◽  
Anatoly Ob’edkov ◽  
Kirill Kremlev ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Carbon Nanotubes ◽  
Multiwalled Carbon Nanotubes ◽  
Aluminum Matrix ◽  
High Energy ◽  
High Tech ◽  
Multiwalled Carbon ◽  
The Matrix ◽  
Tic Nanoparticles ◽  
Matrix Nanocomposites

Aluminum matrix composites reinforced with multiwalled carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs) are promising materials for applications in various high-tech industries. Control over the processes of interfacial interaction in Al/MWCNT composites is important to achieve a high level of mechanical properties. The present study describes the effects of coating MWCNTs with titanium carbide nanoparticles on the formation of mechanical properties and the evolution of the reinforcement structure in bulk aluminum matrix nanocomposites with low concentrations of MWCNTs under conditions of solid-phase consolidation of ball-milled powder mixtures. Using high-energy ball milling and uniaxial hot pressing, two types of bulk nanocomposites based on aluminum alloy AA5049 that were reinforced with microadditions of MWCNTs and MWCNTs coated with TiC nanoparticles were successfully produced. The microstructural and mechanical properties of the Al/MWCNT composites were investigated. The results showed that, on the one hand, the TiC nanoparticles on the surface of the MWCNT hybrid reinforcement reduced the damage of reinforcement under the intense exposure of milling bodies, and on the other hand, they reduced the contact area of the MWCNTs with the matrix material (acting as a barrier interface), which also locally inhibited the reaction between the matrix and the MWCNTs.

Exploration of Properties of Al 6060/CNT Metal Matrix Nanocomposites

2021 ◽  
Vol 903 ◽  
pp. 133-140
Author(s):  
B. Madhusudhana Reddy ◽  
S.P. Akbar Hussain ◽  
K. Raja Sekhar ◽  
P. Anand
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Metal Matrix ◽  
Casting Process ◽  
Stir Casting ◽  
Metal Matrix Nanocomposites ◽  
Weight Percentage ◽  
Mechanical Parts ◽  
Manufacturing Sectors ◽  
Experimental Values ◽  
Matrix Nanocomposites

Nowadays the use of composites in all most all manufacturing sectors is developing rapidly and is likely to increase more rapidly shortly. Aluminum alloy is playing a greater role in all engineering fields. Modern mechanical parts require superior properties, the material available in pure form do not have the required mechanical properties such as strength, hardness, corrosion resistance, etc. A Composite is formed by two or more physically and chemically distinct substances and which is fabricated to enhance the distinctiveness of base metal. The Present work has focused on properties of Carbon nanoTubes (CNTs) reinforced aluminum metal matrix Al 6060; Nanocomposites. These Nanocomposites are fabricated by using the stir casting method by varying the CNT reinforcement with a multi-walled size 10 to 15 nm weight percentage (0.3%, 0.7%, and 1%) of the Al 6060 matrix. To study its properties, the fabricated specimens are tested for mechanical properties. The properties of the Nanocomposites are found to be greatly influenced by the increase in weight percentage of reinforcement. With the mixing of different weight proportion reinforced particles by stir casting process properties of Tensile, Flexural, Impact, and hardness strength of composites are increased. The experimental values obtained from tests more useful in the development of Nanocomposites for different applications.

Production of Al Metal Matrix Composites by the Stir-Casting Method

2013 ◽  
Vol 592-593 ◽  
pp. 614-617 ◽  
Author(s):  
Konstantinos Anthymidis ◽  
Kostas David ◽  
Pavlos Agrianidis ◽  
Afroditi Trakali
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Metal Matrix Composites ◽  
Automobile Industry ◽  
Metal Matrix ◽  
Aluminum Matrix ◽  
Stir Casting ◽  
Aluminum Matrix Composites ◽  
Matrix Composites ◽  
Casting Method ◽  
Alloy Matrix

It is well known that the addition of ceramic phases in an alloy e.g. aluminum, in form of fibers or particles influences its mechanical properties. This leads to a new generation of materials, which are called metal matrix composites (MMCs). They have found a lot of application during the last twenty-five years due to their low density, high strength and toughness, good fatigue and wear resistance. Aluminum matrix composites reinforced by ceramic particles are well known for their good thermophysical and mechanical properties. As a result, during the last years, there has been a considerable interest in using aluminum metal matrix composites in the automobile industry. Automobile industry use aluminum alloy matrix composites reinforced with SiC or Al2O3 particles for the production of pistons, brake rotors, calipers and liners. However, no reference could be cited in the international literature concerning aluminum reinforced with TiB particles and Fe and Cr, although these composites are very promising for improving the mechanical properties of this metal without significantly alter its corrosion behavior. Several processing techniques have been developed for the production of reinforced aluminum alloys. This paper is concerned with the study of TiB, Fe and Cr reinforced aluminum produced by the stir-casting method.

scholarly journals Evaluation of Mechanical Properties of AA7075 /Al2O3/Mg Hybrid Composites

2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (6) ◽  
pp. 5044-5046 ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Hybrid Composites ◽  
Casting Process ◽  
Stir Casting ◽  
Tensile Behaviour ◽  
Matrix Composites ◽  
Compression Behavior ◽  
Weight Percentage ◽  
Fea Simulation ◽  
Alloy Metal

The present work was planned to evaluate the mechanical properties of alumina reinforced aluminium alloy such hardness and compression behavior of al2o3 /aa7075 alloy metal matrix composites. Both, experimental and finite element analyses were carried out to establish tensile behaviour of the composites with different weight percentage of al2o3 fabricated by the stir casting process. The results concluded that addition of alumina to the aa7075 improves the mechanical properties of the composite. Further the results of FEA simulation of the composites are close to the actual results which shows that cost and time can be reduced if FEA is performed

Investigation of mechanical properties and tribological performance of Al-LSP and Al-Al2O3 composite

2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Lokanadham Dharmana ◽  
Venkata Subbaiah Kambagowni
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Optimal Condition ◽  
Casting Process ◽  
Stir Casting ◽  
Tribological Performance ◽  
Connecting Rod ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Specific Strength ◽  
Error Band ◽  
Structural Applications

Purpose This study aims to develop the Al-Si-Mg metal matrix composite, reinforced distinctly with lime stone powder (LSP; 12% by weight) and Al2O3 (12% by weight), and compare their mechanical properties and tribological performance. Design/methodology/approach The composites are fabricated through stir casting process. In view of the previous work, the Al-LSP composite with LSP reinforcement (12 Wt.%) shows enhanced mechanical properties and tribological performance, as compared with other weight percentages. Findings Though the Al-LSP composite is less expensive, it shows similar hardness, tensile strength and specific strength, when compared with Al- Al2O3 composite. However, the Al-LSP composite exhibits significant enhancement of above three properties, when compared with Al-Si-Mg metal. The systematic factorial design of experiments is obtained through Taguchi OA [L9]. The tribological performance is estimated through wear rate (WR-mm3/m) and coefficient of friction (CF) by varying the operating parameters of sliding distance (SD), load (L) and sliding velocity (SV). According to ANOVA results, the optimal condition of WR for all the tested materials is L1SD3SV1. Further, the optimal condition of CF is L1SD1SV3 for Al-LSP and Al-Si-Mg metal, while L2SD3SV2 is for Al-Al2O3 composite. The regression equation predicts the measured experimental values within error band of ± 8 percentage. Originality/value A comparison of two composite materials (Al-LSP and Al-Al2O3) with same weight fractions (12%) shows almost same trend in both the mechanical and tribological testing process. However, the developed Al-LSP composite exhibited better properties than the Al-Al2O3 and Al-base. Therefore, Al-LSP can be suggested for automotive applications (i.e., connecting rod, cylinder liners, camshaft) and structural applications (such as frames, over hanging supports), without compromising in desirable original with properties of constituents in the new material, which is achievable for looking to the end uses.

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