Evaluating the morphology and distribution uniformity of AZ91D-SiC composite powder produced from magnesium chips by mechanical milling and alloying method

2021 ◽  
pp. 095440542110406
Author(s):  
Vahid Pouyafar ◽  
Ramin Meshkabadi
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Alloying ◽  
Mechanical Milling ◽  
Composite Powder ◽  
Milling Time ◽  
Particle Distribution ◽  
Weight Ratio ◽  
High Energy ◽  
Milling Process ◽  
Xrd Pattern ◽  
Distribution Uniformity

The AZ91D-SiC composite powder was produced from machining chips using the mechanical milling and alloying processes as an effective recycling method. The mechanical milling and alloying were conducted in a high-energy planetary ball mill. The effects of milling time and ball-to-powder weight ratio (BPR) on the morphology, distribution uniformity, and powder yield were evaluated. In the mechanical milling process, the four stages of chip milling were investigated. The optimum conditions of the milling were equal to milling for 10 h and a BPR of 25:1. The powder yield was at its maximum value and did not change much by changing the milling conditions. In the mechanical alloying, a higher BPR had a more significant effect on the uniform distribution of the particles compared to a higher milling time. The uniformity of the particle distribution is higher for 5 h alloying and a BPR of 20:1. A new peak in the XRD pattern of the composite powder obtained did not appear during the mechanical alloying process. It was observed that the amount of reinforcement phase has little effect on the particle size of the composite powder, while the particle distribution was improved by reducing it up to 40%.

scholarly journals Influence of Oxide Additions in Cu-Co-Fe Composite Powders Obtained by Mechanical Alloying

2014 ◽  
Vol 783-786 ◽  
pp. 1548-1553
Author(s):  
Núria Llorca-Isern ◽  
Cristina Artieda-Guzman ◽  
Jose Alberto Vique ◽  
Antoni Roca
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Alloying ◽  
Crystallite Size ◽  
Composite Powder ◽  
Milling Time ◽  
High Energy ◽  
Milling Process ◽  
Composite Powders ◽  
Ceramic Particles ◽  
Pure Cu ◽  
Ceramic Reinforcement

Nanocrystalline composite powders were prepared by mechanical alloying of pure Cu, Fe and Co as metallic major part and Al2O3 or Fe2O3 or SiO2 as ceramic reinforcement in a high-energy ball mill. Alloys of the copper-iron-cobalt system are promising for the development of new materials and applications. Cu-Fe-Co is used in different applications depending on the properties required. These can be related for example to toughness when used as rock cutting tool, to magnetic and electric properties for microelectronics or to chemical behaviour when used as catalysts in bioalcohol production industry. The objective of the present study is to contribute to understanding how and to which amount the ceramic reinforcement affects the properties for which this Cu-Fe-Co system is used as well as to envisage other less frequently uses for the composite powders. Structural and magnetic transformations occurring in the material during milling were studied with the use of X-ray diffraction, scanning quantum induction device (SQUID) and magnetic force microscopy (MFM). In mechanical alloying the transformations depend upon milling time. The results showed that milling the elemental powders of Cu-Fe-Co in the mass proportion of 50:25:25 respectively for times up to 10h leads to the progressive dissolution of Fe and Co atoms into FCC Cu and the final product of the MA process was the nanocrystalline Cu containing Fe and Co with a mean crystallite size (from coherent crystal size determination by diffraction) of 20 nm aprox. When ceramic particles are milled together with the metals (at proportions of the oxides between 1-10%) this mechanism is retarded. On the other hand, the lowest mean crystallite size is reached without ceramic particles in the milling process. However the composite powder produced in all the cases stabilized similar lowest crystallite size between 45-50 nm. Mechanically alloyed metallic-ceramic composite powder showed lower saturation magnetization than the metallic system but enhanced coercive field (significantly for hematite reinforcement). All the studied systems are intermediate ferromagnetics (Hc≈104 A/m). Milling time significantly affects the structure, composition and properties for both metallic and composite systems.

Effect of Milling Time on the Synthesis of In-situ Cu-25 Vol. % WC Nanocomposite by Mechanical Alloying

2012 ◽  
Vol 59 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Nurulhuda Bashirom ◽  
Hazni Fazliana Kassim
Keyword(s):  
Stainless Steel ◽  
Mechanical Alloying ◽  
Milling Time ◽  
Weight Ratio ◽  
Copper Matrix ◽  
High Energy ◽  
Milling Process ◽  
Nominal Composition ◽  
Peak Broadening

This paper presents a study on the effect of milling time on the synthesis of Cu-WC nanocomposites by mechanical alloying (MA). The Cu-WC nanocomposite with a nominal composition of 25 vol.% of WC was produced in-situ via MA from elemental powders of copper (Cu), tungsten (W), and graphite (C). These powders were milled in the high-energy “Pulverisette 6” planetary ball mill according to the composition Cu-34.90 wt.% W-2.28 wt.% C. The powders were milled in the different milling times; 16 hours, 32 hours, and 48 hours at rotational speed of 600 rpm. The milling process was conducted under argon atmosphere by using a stainless steel vial and 10 mm diameter of stainless steel balls, with ball-to-powder weight ratio (BPR) 10:1. The as-milled powders were characterized by X-Ray Diffraction (XRD) and Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM). XRD result indicated the formation of WC after milling for 32 hours, and the peak broadening was observed at higher milling time. From SEM observations, the particle size of Cu-25 vol.% WC composites was gradually refined with increasing milling time until the homogenous microstructure was obtained at 48 hours of milling, even though there were still some unreacted W particles existed in the matrix. Increasing milling time resulted in smaller crystallite size and higher lattice strain of Cu. The overall result demonstrates that the longer milling time can be used to achieve WC reinforced copper matrix nanocomposite.

Effect of Milling Speed on the Synthesis of In-Situ Cu-25 Vol. % WC Nanocomposite by Mechanical Alloying

2012 ◽  
Vol 59 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Nurulhuda Bashirom ◽  
Nurzatil Ismah Mohd Arif
Keyword(s):  
Stainless Steel ◽  
Mechanical Alloying ◽  
Weight Ratio ◽  
High Energy ◽  
Milling Process ◽  
Nominal Composition ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
The Matrix ◽  
Steel Balls

This paper presents a study on the effect of milling speed on the synthesis of Cu-WC nanocomposites by mechanical alloying (MA). The Cu-WC nanocomposite with nominal composition of 25 vol.% of WC was produced in-situ via MA from elemental powders of copper (Cu), tungsten (W), and graphite (C). These powders were milled in the high-energy “Pulverisette 6” planetary ball mill according to composition Cu-34.90 wt% W-2.28 wt% C. The powders were milled in different milling speed; 400 rpm, 500 rpm, and 600 rpm. The milling process was conducted under argon atmosphere by using a stainless steel vial and 10 mm diameter of stainless steel balls, with ball-to-powder weight ratio (BPR) 10:1. The as-milled powders were characterized by X-Ray Diffraction (XRD) and Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM). XRD result showed the formation of W2C phase after milling for 400 rpm and as the speed increased, the peak was broadened. No WC phase was detected after milling. Increasing the milling speed resulted in smaller crystallite size of Cu and proven to be in nanosized. Based on SEM result, higher milling speed leads to the refinement of hard W particles in the Cu matrix. Up to the 600 rpm, the unreacted W particles still existed in the matrix showing 20 hours milling time was not sufficient to completely dissolve the W.

Microstructural and Magnetic Properties of Nanostructured Fe65Co35 Powders Prepared by Mechanical Alloying

2013 ◽  
Vol 829 ◽  
pp. 778-783 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mohsen Razi ◽  
Ali Ghasemi ◽  
Gholam Hossein Borhani
Keyword(s):  
Magnetic Properties ◽  
Mechanical Alloying ◽  
Milling Time ◽  
Cooling System ◽  
Average Particle Size ◽  
Weight Ratio ◽  
Lattice Parameter ◽  
Milling Process ◽  
Protective Atmosphere ◽  
Average Particle

Nanostructured Fe65Co35 alloy powders were fabricated by mechanical alloying in an attritor mill with different milling times. The milling process carried out in speed of 350 rpm, with 20:1 ball to powder weight ratio and under argon protective atmosphere. A continuous cooling system applied to avoid increasing temperature during the milling. The effect of milling time on structural and magnetic properties investigated by X-ray diffraction, scanning electron microscopy and vibration sample magnetometer. According to the obtained results, nanostructured Fe65Co35 solid solution powders resulted with an average particle size of 400 nm and crystallite size of 6.8 nm by milling for 20 hours. With increasing the milling time, the lattice parameter decreased and the lattice strain increased for Fe65Co35 powders. The maximum saturation magnetization with 1311 emu/cc value and the minimum coercivity with 22 Oe value occurs after milling for 15 hours.

scholarly journals Recycling Chips of Stainless Steel Using a Full Factorial Design

Metals ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (8) ◽  
pp. 842
Author(s):  
Claudiney Mendonça ◽  
Patricia Capellato ◽  
Emin Bayraktar ◽  
Fábio Gatamorta ◽  
José Gomes ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Particle Size ◽  
Stainless Steel ◽  
Duplex Stainless Steel ◽  
Vanadium Carbide ◽  
Milling Time ◽  
Rotation Speed ◽  
Weight Ratio ◽  
High Energy ◽  
Milling Process ◽  
Full Factorial

The aim of this study was to provide an experimental investigation on the novel method for recycling chips of duplex stainless steel, with the addition of vanadium carbide, in order to produce metal/carbide composites from a high-energy mechanical milling process. Powders of duplex stainless steel with the addition of vanadium carbide were prepared by high-energy mechanical ball milling utilizing a planetary ball mill. For this proposal, experiments following a full factorial design with two replicates were planned, performed, and then analyzed. The four factors investigated in this study were rotation speed, milling time, powder to ball weight ratio and carbide percentage. For each factor, the experiments were conducted into two levels so that the internal behavior among them could be statistically estimated: 250 to 350 rpm for rotation speed, 10 to 50 h for milling time, 10:1 to 22:1 for powder to ball weight ratio, and 0 to 3% carbide percentage. In order to measure and characterize particle size, we utilized the analysis of particle size and a scanning electron microscopy. The results showed with the addition of carbide in the milling process cause an average of reduction in particle size when compared with the material without carbide added. All the four factors investigated in this study presented significant influence on the milling process of duplex stainless steel chips and the reduction of particle size. The statistical analysis showed that the addition of carbide in the process is the most influential factor, followed by the milling time, rotation speed and powder to ball weight ratio. Significant interaction effects among these factors were also identified.

DSC-TGA Hydrogen Evaluation during Mechanical Milling of AlFe Intermetallic

2013 ◽  
Vol 755 ◽  
pp. 105-110 ◽  
Author(s):  
E. García de León M. ◽  
O. Téllez-Vázquez ◽  
C. Patiño-Carachure ◽  
G. Rosas
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Milling ◽  
Milling Time ◽  
Hydrogen Generation ◽  
Pure Aluminum ◽  
High Energy ◽  
Milling Process ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Transmission Electron ◽  
Diffraction Patterns

Fe40Al60 (at%) intermetallic alloy composition was obtained by conventional casting methods and subsequently subjected to high-energy mechanical milling under different conditions of humidity. All samples were characterized by X-ray diffraction patterns (XRD), transmission electron microcopy (TEM) and DSC-TGA thermogravimetric experiments. After the milling process, the amount of hydrogen generated was determined using thermogravimetric analysis and chemical reactions (stoichiometry). All techniques confirm the formation of bayerite phase which is attributed to the hydrogen embrittlement reaction between the intermetallic material and water to release hydrogen. It was observed that the hydrogen generation is increased as the ball milling time is increased. The quantity of hydrogen evaluated is similar to that obtained in previous reported experiments with pure aluminum and some of its alloys.

Metal-Graphite Couples Synthesized by Means of Mechanical Milling

2010 ◽  
Vol 1276 ◽  
Author(s):  
I. Estrada-Guel ◽  
C. Carreño-Gallardo ◽  
R. Pérez-Bustamante ◽  
J. M. Herrera-Ramírez ◽  
R. Martínez-Sánchez
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Milling ◽  
Milling Time ◽  
Morphological Characteristics ◽  
High Energy ◽  
Inert Atmosphere ◽  
Milling Process ◽  
Pure Graphite ◽  
Metal Type ◽  
Crystallographic Characteristics ◽  
Metal Addition

AbstractThe aim of this work is the characterization of some graphite-metal couples prepared by mechanical milling (MM). The morphological and microstructural changes during MM of graphite processed with metallic powders of Cu, Ni and Ag (10 and 15 at. %) are studied. Milling is performed in a high-energy ball mill under an inert atmosphere during 1, 4 and 8 hours. The process is also repeated with a pure graphite sample in order to compare the role of metal type and concentration on the morphological characteristics of milled samples. The results show that increasing the concentration of metal particles accelerates the milling process as a result of faster work hardening and particle fracture. The results of X-ray diffraction analysis show that some crystallographic characteristics of the milled couples change as a function of milling time and metal addition. Also, SEM-EDS studies show an important effect of milling time on metal particle distribution in the prepared graphite couples.

Study of Nanostructured Cu Al Ni Alloy Produced by High Energy Mechanical Milling

2019 ◽  
Vol 56 ◽  
pp. 109-118
Author(s):  
Sofiane Mimouche ◽  
M. Azzaz
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Alloying ◽  
Mechanical Milling ◽  
Weight Ratio ◽  
High Energy ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Ni Alloy ◽  
New Process ◽  
Scaning Electron Microscopy

Some years ago a new process was developed for the elaboration of alloys in order to overcome drawbacks observed in samples produced by conventional casting. In the present work are shown the results obtained by high energy mechanical milling for Cu-Al-Ni. the mechanical alloying powder Cu84Al12Ni4 (W%) was fabricated in high energy planetary ball milling at a speed of 250 r/min for various milling times (10 20 30 40 50 60 hours) the weight ratio of the balls of powder was 15 to 1. this mechanical alloying process is significantly modifying the characteristic of the powder, the recovered grains are ultimately compacted. The means used to study the different evolution are SEM Scaning Electron Microscopy, Differential thermal analysis DTA, X-ray Diffraction analysis and DRX in situ.

Research of the Milling Time Influence on Ag-Cu Powder Particles Size Processed by Mechanical Alloying Route

2012 ◽  
Vol 188 ◽  
pp. 382-387 ◽  
Author(s):  
Oana Gîngu ◽  
Claudiu Nicolicescu ◽  
Gabriela Sima
Keyword(s):  
Particle Size ◽  
Particle Size Distribution ◽  
Mechanical Alloying ◽  
Size Distribution ◽  
Powder Mixture ◽  
Milling Time ◽  
High Energy ◽  
Milling Process ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Powder Particles

This research focuses on Ag-Cu powder particles processing by mechanical alloying (MA) route. The powder mixture is representative for the eutectic composition, respectively 72%wt. Ag + 28% wt. Cu. The milling process is developed in high energy ball mill Pulverisette 6, using different size for the milling balls, in wet conditions for 80 hours. One of the most important parameter studied in this research is the particle size distribution of the processed powder mixture. Thus, it changes along the milling time, from 10…75 µm at the beginning of MA process up to (60 – 80) nm at 80 h. The milling parameters will be optimized in future research depending on the particle size distribution related with thermophysical and thermodynamic properties focused on electrical and optical properties improvement.

Modeling Mechanical Milling Process for Synthesis of Graphite Nanoparticles and their Characterization

2014 ◽  
Vol 922 ◽  
pp. 586-591 ◽  
Author(s):  
Himanshu Panjiar ◽  
R.P. Gakkhar ◽  
B.S.S. Daniel
Keyword(s):  
Particle Size ◽  
Electron Microscope ◽  
Mechanical Milling ◽  
Milling Time ◽  
High Energy ◽  
Milling Process ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Transmission Electron ◽  
Heat Treated ◽  
Graphite Nanoparticles

The synthesis of graphite nanoparticles at ambient temperature by high energy mechanical milling is modelled using ANN (Artificial Neural Network). The effect of milling time on the evolution of particle size, inclusion, microstructure and morphology were examined using XRD (X-Ray Diffraction), EDS (Energy Dispersive X-Ray Spectroscopy), SEM (Scanning Electron Microscope) and TEM (Transmission Electron Microscope). ANN was effectively used to predict the influence of milling time on particle size and to forecast the milling time for the formation of nanoparticles. XRD results of investigation revealed change in strain behaviour of graphite particles of different sizes when heat treated.

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