Deposition of a Silicon Carbide Reinforced Metal Matrix Composite (P25) Layer Using CO2 Laser

2015 ◽  
Vol 137 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Mum Wai Yip ◽  
Stuart Barnes ◽  
Ahmed Aly Diaa Mohmmed Sarhan
Keyword(s):  
Silicon Carbide ◽  
Co2 Laser ◽  
Matrix Material ◽  
Substrate Material ◽  
Material Surface ◽  
Feed System ◽  
Sic Particles ◽  
High Microhardness ◽  
Iron Based ◽  
High Precipitation

The objective of this research was to deposit a silicon carbide (SiC) reinforced layer of P25 (iron-based matrix material) on substrate material surface using CO2 laser. Two experiments using CO2 laser were carried out in this research. In the first experiment set, a gravity feed system was used with one powder feed containing different percentages of SiC particles and iron-based powder. In the second experiment set, preplaced powder was placed on substrate material surface. According to the experimental results, only few SiC particles were found in the clad matrix in the first experiment, and no SiC particles were found in the second experiment. A high microhardness value was noted in the SiC clad (above 1000 HV) in the first experiment compared to the second experiment with hardness values ranging from 200 HV to 700 HV. This was due to the high precipitation of carbide particles in the clad material during the first experiment. A comparison of the two different experiments signifies that the first one was the best because a more uniform layer with less porosity was produced.

CO2 Laser Cladding of Mild Steel Using Iron Based Powder and Silicon Carbide Particles

2013 ◽  
Vol 748 ◽  
pp. 269-272 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mum Wai Yip ◽  
Stuart Barnes
Keyword(s):  
Silicon Carbide ◽  
Continuous Wave ◽  
Matrix Material ◽  
Feed System ◽  
Reinforce Metal Matrix Composite ◽  
Melt Pool ◽  
Sic Particles ◽  
The Matrix ◽  
Iron Based ◽  
Silicon Carbide Particles

The objective of this research was to develop a new form of clad layer by producing a Silicon Carbide (SiC) particle reinforce Metal Matrix Composite (MMC) using the iron based alloys as the matrix material. A 1.2kW continuous wave CO2 laser was used in this research. A gravity feed system was used with one powder feed which contained different percentages of SiC particles and iron based powder. Experimental results showed that the decomposition of SiC particles was observed and only a few SiC particles were found in the clad matrix. High micro hardness values were found in the SiC clad which were in excess of 1000 HV. However, most of the SiC were evaporated which created porosity in the melt pool. Therefore, blown powder technique is recommended for overcome this problem.

Effects of Laser Cladding of Silicon Carbides Particles and Iron Based Powder

2014 ◽  
Vol 548-549 ◽  
pp. 289-293 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mum Wai Yip ◽  
Stuart Barnes ◽  
Ahmed A.D. Sarhan
Keyword(s):  
Laser Cladding ◽  
Steel Substrate ◽  
Matrix Material ◽  
Base Material ◽  
Feed System ◽  
Melt Pool ◽  
Sic Particles ◽  
Direct Laser ◽  
Clad Layer ◽  
Iron Based

The objective of this study was to develop clad layer by producing a Silicon Carbide (SiC) particle reinforced Metal Matrix Composite (MMC) using the iron based alloys (P25) as the matrix material. Direct laser cladding was carried out by melting the clad materials and depositing them onto a mild steel substrate. A two gravity feed system was used in this study which contained of SiC particles and iron based powder as separate powders. The intention was to melt the iron based powder and incorporate the SiC particles. Decomposition of SiC particles was observed and only a few SiC particles were found in the clad matrix. Microhardness results showed that laser clad layer had higher hardness which more than 1000 HV and hence potentially better wear resistance that base material. However, most of the SiC had evaporated which created porosity in the melt pool due to the decomposition of SiC and the resultant gas which was trapped in clad layer did not have enough time to escape from the melt pool due to the rapid solidification. Therefore, a blown powder technique is recommended for overcome this problem.

Analysis of the Effects of Dynamic Alloying on the Structure of Aluminium and its Alloys

2021 ◽  
Vol 320 ◽  
pp. 8-13
Author(s):  
Yulia Usherenko ◽  
Viktor Mironov ◽  
Sergey Usherenko
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Silicon Carbide ◽  
High Speed ◽  
Matrix Material ◽  
Structure Change ◽  
Cosmic Dust ◽  
Structural Elements ◽  
High Speed Stream ◽  
Sic Particles ◽  
The Matrix

The dynamic alloying of aluminum and its alloy with a high-speed stream of silicon carbide (SiC) particles simulates the effect of a stream of cosmic dust on spacecraft materials. The study showed a structure change in the volume of aluminum and its alloy and the formation of new structural elements. The transformation of the structure during dynamic alloying leads to a change of the composition and mechanical properties of the matrix material.

Hybrid CO2 Laser/Waterjet Machining of Polycrystalline Diamond Substrate: Material Separation Through Transformation Induced Controlled Fracture

2014 ◽  
Vol 136 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Dinesh Kalyanasundaram ◽  
Andrea Schmidt ◽  
Pal Molian ◽  
Pranav Shrotriya
Keyword(s):  
Co2 Laser ◽  
Polycrystalline Diamond ◽  
Substrate Material ◽  
Stress Fields ◽  
Separation Mechanism ◽  
Raman Spectrometry ◽  
Waterjet Machining ◽  
Machining System ◽  
Material Separation ◽  
Controlled Fracture

This paper presents a combined experimental and computational investigation of a novel material separation mechanism in polycrystalline diamond (PCD) substrates. A hybrid CO2 laser/waterjet (CO2-LWJ) machining system that combines a CO2 laser for localized heating and an abrasive-free waterjet to rapidly quench the heated area is utilized for cutting experiments on PCD substrates. Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and micro-Raman spectrometry characterization performed on the cut surfaces show that cut surfaces were divided into two zones—a thin transformed zone near the top where the PCD grains have transformed to graphite and diamond-like carbon; and a fracture zone with the same composition as-received substrate. The experimental results indicate that the PCD substrates were cut through a “score and snap” mechanism—laser heating leads to localized damage and phase transformation of surface layers; and subsequently, stress fields developed due to constrained expansion of transformed material and waterjet quenching act on the laser made “score” to propagate crack through the thickness. Analytical solutions for thermal diffusion and force equilibrium are used to determine the temperature and stress fields in the PCD substrate during CO2-LWJ cutting. Fracture mechanics analysis of crack propagation is performed to demonstrate the feasibility of the “score and snap” mechanism for cutting of PCD substrates.

An Experimental Investigation on Mechanical and Wear Properties of Al7075/SiCp Composites: Effect of SiC Content and Particle Size

2017 ◽  
Vol 140 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Thella Babu Rao
Keyword(s):  
Particle Size ◽  
Tensile Strength ◽  
Wear Resistance ◽  
Ultimate Tensile Strength ◽  
Matrix Material ◽  
Mechanical Tests ◽  
Experimental Investigations ◽  
Wear Properties ◽  
Sic Particles ◽  
Sic Particle

One of the major advantages of metal matrix composites (MMCs) is that their tailorable properties meet the specific requirements of a particular application. This paper deals with the experimental investigations done on the effects of the reinforcement particulate size and content on the Al7075/SiC composite. The composites were manufactured using stir casting technique. The effect of SiC particle size (25, 50, and 75 μm) and particulate content (5, 10, and 15 wt %) on the microstructural, mechanical properties, and wear rate of the composites was studied and the results were analyzed for varied conditions of reinforcement. Scanning electron microscope (SEM) examinations were used to assess the dispersion of SiC particles reinforced into the matrix alloy and was found with reasonably uniform with minimal particle agglomerations and with good interfacial bonding between the particles and matrix material. X-ray diffraction (XRD) analysis confirmed the presence of Al and SiC with the composite. The results of mechanical tests showed that the increasing SiC particle size and content considerably enhanced the ultimate tensile strength and hardness of the composites while the ductility at this condition was decreased. The highest ultimate tensile strength of 310 MPa and hardness of 126 BHN were observed for the composites containing 15 wt %. SiC at 75 μm. Lesser the wear resistance of the reference alloy while it was enhanced up to 40% with the composites. The wear resistance was increased up to 1200 m of sliding distance for all the composites, whereas for the composite containing 75 μm SiC particles, it was extended up to 1800 m.

scholarly journals Microstructural analysis of Al6063/sic with calcium additives for hardness enhancement

2018 ◽  
Vol 225 ◽  
pp. 03007
Author(s):  
Balaji Bakthavatchalam ◽  
Khairul Habib ◽  
Namdev Patil ◽  
Omar A Hussein
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Silicon Carbide ◽  
Matrix Material ◽  
Microstructural Analysis ◽  
Wear Loss ◽  
Alloying Element ◽  
Silicon Phase ◽  
High Durability ◽  
The Matrix ◽  
Al6063 Alloy

Microstructural Analysis plays an important role in enhancing the mechanical properties of metals and composites. Usually Aluminium Silicon Carbide (Al6063/SiC) alloys are mixed with strontium, sodium and antimony for high durability even though they are toxic and costly. As an alternative calcium is used as an alloying element to improve the mechanical property of Al6063/Sic alloy. In this paper Al6063 is chosen as the matrix material while Sic is used as a reinforcement where calcium powder is added to modify the silicon phase of the composite. Finally, concentration of Silicon carbide is varied from 0 to 150 mg to produce four specimens of Al6063 alloy and it is subjected to microstructure analysis which showed the reduction of grain size and therefore improvement in the hardness from 52.9 HV to 58.4 HV and decrease in the wear loss from 3.97 to 3.27 percentage.

scholarly journals Advantages of the Surface Structuration of KBr Materials for Spectrometry and Sensors

Sensors ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 18 (9) ◽  
pp. 3013 ◽  
Author(s):  
Natalia Kamanina ◽  
Svetlana Likhomanova ◽  
Pavel Kuzhakov
Keyword(s):  
Carbon Nanotubes ◽  
Refractive Index ◽  
Electric Fields ◽  
Matrix Material ◽  
Small Diameter ◽  
Main Idea ◽  
Potassium Bromide ◽  
Material Surface ◽  
Vertical Position ◽  
Output Window

A potassium bromide (KBr) material, which has been widely used as the key element in Fourier spectrometers and as the output window of the IR-lasers, was studied via applying carbon nanotubes in order to modify the potassium bromide surface. The laser-oriented deposition method was used to place the carbon nanotubes at the matrix material surface in the vertical position at different electric fields varying from 100 to 600 V × cm−1. The main idea of the improvement of the spectral properties of the potassium bromide structure is connected with the fact that the refractive index of the carbon nanotubes is substantially less than the refractive index of the studied material, and the small diameter of the carbon nanotubes allows one to embed these nano-objects in the voids of the lattice of the model matrix systems. Moreover, the mechanical characteristics and wetting features of potassium bromide structures have been investigated under the condition mentioned above. Analytical and quantum-chemical simulations have supported the experimental results.

scholarly journals Fine defective structure of silicon carbide powders obtained from different starting materials

2006 ◽  
Vol 38 (2) ◽  
pp. 177-181 ◽  
Author(s):  
T.V. Tomila ◽  
M.V. Vlasova ◽  
M.G. Kakazey ◽  
K.L. Vyshnyakova ◽  
A.V. Ragulya ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Silicon Carbide ◽  
Carbon Black ◽  
Silicic Acid ◽  
Lattice Parameter ◽  
Ir Absorption ◽  
Defective Structure ◽  
Hydrated Cellulose ◽  
Sic Particles ◽  
Acid Gel ◽  
Absorption Characteristics

The fine defective structure of silicon carbide powders obtained from silicic acid-saccharose, aerosil-saccharose, aerosil-carbon black, and hydrated cellulose-silicic acid gel systems was investigated. The relation between IR absorption characteristics and the microstructure of SiC particles obtained from different starting materials was established. The numerical relationship between the lattice parameter a and the frequency ?TO is presented.

scholarly journals Синтез наночастиц карбида кремния методом лазерного пиролиза смеси моносилана и ацетилена

2020 ◽  
Vol 54 (11) ◽  
pp. 1233
Author(s):  
И.А. Ершов ◽  
Л.Д. Исхакова ◽  
В.И. Красовский ◽  
Ф.О. Милович ◽  
С.И. Расмагин ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Silicon Carbide ◽  
Gas Phase ◽  
Reaction Zone ◽  
Phase Reaction ◽  
Synthesis Reaction ◽  
Flow Ratio ◽  
Laser Synthesis ◽  
Gas Phase Reaction ◽  
Silicon Carbide Nanoparticles ◽  
Sic Particles

The conditions of the laser-enhanced synthesis reaction of silicon carbide nanoparticles are determined and the nanoparticles are characterized. The gas-phase reaction of laser synthesis of SiC particles is observed at SiH4/C2H2 flow ratio in the range of 1.6-3.2. The temperature in the reaction zone was ~1400--1500ºC. Silicon carbide nanoparticles ~6 nm in diameter are produced and their composition is studied.

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