Synthesis and characterization of spent alumina catalyst and grinding sludge reinforced aluminium-based composite material

2021 ◽  
pp. 095440622110614
Author(s):  
Shashi Prakash Dwivedi ◽  
Manish Maurya ◽  
Ambuj Saxena ◽  
Shubham Sharma
Keyword(s):  
Tensile Strength ◽  
Compressive Strength ◽  
Composite Material ◽  
Aluminium Alloy ◽  
Secondary Reinforcement ◽  
Oil Refinery ◽  
Grain Structure ◽  
Reinforcement Particle ◽  
Alumina Catalyst

In this investigation, an attempt has been made to use the waste material in the fabrication of aluminium-based composite material. Waste spent alumina catalyst (SAC) generated from oil refinery industries has been considered as primary reinforcement particle. Waste grinding sludge (GS) produced from iron forging industry was used as secondary reinforcement material in the preparation of composite. Further, chromium (Cr) has been added to SAC and grinding sludge (GS) reinforced aluminium-based composite material to prevent grain growth as well as to control the grain structure of composite material. Experimental results concluded that by adding 4.5% of GS and SAC with 1.5% Cr in aluminium alloy, mechanical properties such as hardness, compressive strength and tensile strength were significantly improved. Hardness compressive strength and tensile strength was increased by 40.06%, 7.24% and 18.86%, respectively, with respect to the aluminium alloy. However, the reduction in toughness was observed. SEM results depicted uniform distribution of SAC and GS particles in Al/4.5% SAC/4.5% GS/1.5% Cr composite. Thermal expansion behaviour and corrosion weight loss of composite have been also investigated to observe the influence of reinforcement in the aluminium alloy.

Ultrafine Grain Structure Development in Aluminium Alloy by Strain Hardening using CCGP

2021 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 25-31
Author(s):  
HS Siddesha ◽  
Suhaaskapardhi BS ◽  
Goutham C
Keyword(s):  
Tensile Strength ◽  
Aluminium Alloy ◽  
Research Work ◽  
Industrial Applications ◽  
Grain Structure ◽  
Ultrafine Grain ◽  
Fine Grained ◽  
Processed Material ◽  
Super Plastic ◽  
Ultrafine Grain Structure

Severe Plastic Deformation (SPD) processes are for developing ultrafine grained (UFG) structured materials for different Industrial applications. Cyclic Constrained Groove Pressing (CCGP) is a technique, produce fine grained structures in metallic sheets or plates in mass production. The objective of research work is to investigate the influence of CCGP processing on the super plastic behaviour of an Aluminium alloy. Samples in “ascast” materials processed by CCGP with as cast, 1, 2, 3 and 4 passes. Processed Material study for microhardness and Tensile strength mechanical properties test were done for different test specimens. Grain refinement, microhardness and Tensile strength increased with the number of CCGP passes.

scholarly journals Mechanical Characterization of Graphene Nanoplatelets-Reinforced Mg-3Sn Alloy Synthesized by Powder Metallurgy

Metals ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 62
Author(s):  
Pravir Kumar ◽  
Katerina Skotnicova ◽  
Ashis Mallick ◽  
Manoj Gupta ◽  
Tomas Cegan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Tensile Strength ◽  
Compressive Strength ◽  
Powder Metallurgy ◽  
Compressive Strain ◽  
Hot Extrusion ◽  
Diffraction Field ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
Microstructural Characteristics

The present study investigated the effects of alloying and nano-reinforcement on the mechanical properties (microhardness, tensile strength, and compressive strength) of Mg-based alloys and composites. Pure Mg, Mg-3Sn alloy, and Mg-3Sn + 0.2 GNP alloy-nanocomposite were synthesized by powder metallurgy followed by hot extrusion. The microstructural characteristics of the bulk extruded samples were explored using X-ray diffraction, field-emission scanning electron microscopy, and optical microscopy and their mechanical properties were compared. The microhardness, tensile strength, and compressive strength of the Mg-3Sn alloy improved when compared to those of monolithic Mg sample and further improvements were displayed by Mg-3Sn + 0.2 GNP alloy-nanocomposite. No significant change in the compressive strain to failure was observed in both the alloy and the alloy-nanocomposite with respect to that of the pure Mg sample. However, an enhanced tensile strain to failure was displayed by both the alloy and the alloy-nanocomposite.

scholarly journals Effect of Tool Rotational Speeds on Friction Stir Welded AA6082-T6 Aluminium Alloy Joints

2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 62-67
Keyword(s):  
Tensile Strength ◽  
Aluminium Alloy ◽  
Rotational Speed ◽  
Mechanical Characteristics ◽  
Weld Zone ◽  
Grain Structure ◽  
Tool Rotational Speed ◽  
Friction Stir ◽  
Average Grain Size ◽  
Equiaxed Grain

In the current work, an attempt has been made to investigate the effect of tool rotational speed on microstructural and mechanical properties of friction stir welded AA6082-T6 aluminium alloy. Four different tool rotational speeds such as 500, 700, 900 and 1100 rpm were used to produce the joints while keeping the other process parameters constant. The tool used to fabricate the welded samples was tungsten carbide with straight cylindrical pin profile. The microstructural properties were examined using an optical and scanning electron microscope and found that the 700 rpm produced joint showed equiaxed grain structure with 14.3 µm average grain size. The mechanical characteristics such as tensile strength, impact strength and microhardness were evaluated and found the highest tensile strength of 265 MPa, impact energy of 10 J and micro hardness of 76 HV in the weld zone for the sample prepared with 700 rpm tool rotational speed. The fractographic studies were also carried out to study the mode of failure.

scholarly journals Mechanical Characterization of Graphene Nanoplatelets-Reinforced Mg-3Sn Alloy Synthesized by Powder Metallurgy

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Pravir Kumar ◽  
Katerina Skotnicova ◽  
Ashis Mallick ◽  
Manoj Gupta ◽  
Tomas Cegan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Tensile Strength ◽  
Compressive Strength ◽  
Powder Metallurgy ◽  
Compressive Strain ◽  
Hot Extrusion ◽  
Diffraction Field ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
Microstructural Characteristics

The present study investigated the effects of alloying and nano-reinforcement on the mechanical properties (microhardness, tensile strength, and compressive strength) of Mg-based alloys and composites. Pure Mg, Mg-3Sn alloy, and Mg-3Sn+0.2GNP alloy-nanocomposite were synthesized by powder metallurgy followed by hot extrusion. The microstructural characteristics of the bulk extruded samples were explored using X-ray diffraction, field-emission scanning electron microscopy, and optical microscopy and their mechanical properties were compared. The microhardness, tensile strength, and compressive strength of the Mg-3Sn alloy improved when compared to those of monolithic Mg sample and further improvements were displayed by Mg-3Sn+0.2GNP alloy-nanocomposite. No significant change in the compressive strain to failure was observed in both the alloy and the alloy-nanocomposite with respect to that of the pure Mg sample. However, an enhanced tensile strain to failure was displayed by both the alloy and the alloy-nanocomposite.

scholarly journals Performances’ Estimation by Tests of Composite Material Structures With Respect to the Lay-Up Configuration and Mixing the Position of Tape and Fabric Laminae

2015 ◽  
Vol 62 (4) ◽  
pp. 553-564
Author(s):  
R. Di Leo ◽  
A. De Fenza ◽  
M. Barile ◽  
B. Gambino ◽  
S. Russo
Keyword(s):  
Tensile Strength ◽  
Compressive Strength ◽  
Composite Material ◽  
Structural Behavior ◽  
Stacking Sequence ◽  
Test Results ◽  
Plain Weave ◽  
Weight Index ◽  
A Performance

Abstract This paper presents an estimation of performances by tests on composite material structures. In order to evaluate the effects on the structural behavior, tests changing the percentage of orientation of the fiber at 0, 45 and 90 degrees and mixing the unidirectional plies with the fabric ones have been done. Fixed the lay-up configuration and so the stacking sequence, two typology of structures have been analyzed; the first one having only unidirectional plies while the second one having a fabric ply (plain weave 0/90) in place of the top and bottom unidirectional plies. The openhole compressive strength and the filled-hole tensile strength and moduli have been characterized by test. A total of 72 specimens have been used in the test campaign. In order to well compare the test results a Performance Weight Index (PWI) has been introduced by authors in order to normalize the strength of each laminate with respect to its weight/unit of surface. Results and different laminate behaviors have been evaluated and discussed.

scholarly journals Influence of the Composition of the Activator on Mechanical Characteristics of a Geopolymer

2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (10) ◽  
pp. 3349 ◽  
Author(s):  
Adelino V. Lopes ◽  
Sergio M.R. Lopes ◽  
Isabel Pinto
Keyword(s):  
Tensile Strength ◽  
Compressive Strength ◽  
Sodium Hydroxide ◽  
Sodium Silicate ◽  
Carbon Dioxide Emissions ◽  
Sustainable Construction ◽  
Low Carbon ◽  
High Durability ◽  
Strength Tests

Geopolymer materials are characterized by their high durability and low carbon dioxide emissions, when compared with more traditional materials, like concrete made from ordinary Portland cement. These are interesting advantages and might lead to a more sustainable construction industry. The aim of this study is the characterization of the mechanical behavior of the materials obtained by the activation of metakaolin. The activator is a mixture of sodium hydroxide with sodium silicate in different proportions. The influence of the composition of activator is studied. For the analysis of the mechanical properties of the different mixtures two different types of tests were performed, bending tensile strength tests and compressive strength tests. The results show that an activator with not less than 300 g of sodium hydroxide and not exceeding 600 g of sodium silicate per 750 g of metakaolin gives the best results, for both tensile strength and compressive strength.

Mechanical Performance of a Plate Made by RC and Repaired through SFRC Material

2015 ◽  
Vol 1119 ◽  
pp. 677-682
Author(s):  
Alessandra Dal Cin ◽  
Lorenzo Massaria ◽  
Enzo Siviero
Keyword(s):  
Tensile Strength ◽  
Compressive Strength ◽  
Mechanical Characterization ◽  
Mechanical Performance ◽  
Concrete Slab ◽  
Crack Pattern ◽  
Slab Surface ◽  
Reinforced Concrete Slab ◽  
Rc Slabs

The aim of this study is to evaluate the influence of SFRC repairs of different thicknesses on the mechanical performance of RC slabs, especially with respect to the crack pattern and level of cracking load. To understand the influence of SFRC, in terms of performance and variation of cracking load after repairing, a comparison with a reinforced concrete slab without fiber reinforcement was made. The study shows also the mechanical characterization of SFRC through conventional testing, to evaluate compressive strength, fracture energy, tensile strength and toughness. Concerning the application of SFRC on the concrete slab surface, the bond was improved by removing a small amount of superficial material. Finally, the experimental results on cracks distribution, displacements and level of cracking load are shown.

Utilization of waste spent alumina catalyst and agro-waste rice husk ash as reinforcement materials with scrap aluminium alloy wheel matrix

2020 ◽  
Vol 234 (6) ◽  
pp. 543-552 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shashi Prakash Dwivedi ◽  
Pardeep Sharma ◽  
Ambuj Saxena
Keyword(s):  
Aluminium Alloy ◽  
Rice Husk ◽  
Rice Husk Ash ◽  
Matrix Material ◽  
Secondary Reinforcement ◽  
Primary Reinforcement ◽  
Alumina Catalyst ◽  
Squeeze Pressure ◽  
Waste Products ◽  
Reinforcement Material

In this study, an attempt was made to utilize waste products from industries to develop composite materials. In the present study, car scrap aluminium alloy wheels (SAAWs) was used as matrix material. Waste rice husk ash (RHA) was collected from a rice mill to utilize as a primary reinforcement material. Spent alumina catalyst (SAC) waste was used as a secondary reinforcement material. SAC was collected from the oil refinery industry. These wastes produced lots of soil and air pollution. However, by utilizing these wastes, some environment pollutions can be reduced. Car scrap aluminium alloy wheels (SAAWs) based composite material was developed using RHA as primary reinforcement material and SAC as a secondary reinforcement material by stir casting technique followed by squeeze pressure on the universal testing machine (UTM) in mushy zone. Microstructure behaviour shows a uniform distribution of RHA and SAC in a recycled aluminium alloy matrix. Mechanical properties such as hardness, ductility, compressive strength and tensile strength were improved using RHA and SAC as reinforcement material simultaneously in SAAWs matrix material. Thermal expansion behaviour, soil degradation test and corrosion loss were also observed to see the effect of agro-waste RHA and SAC in recycled aluminium alloy.

Synthesis and Characterization of Cr, Eggshell and Grinding Sludge Reinforced Aluminum Based Metal Matrix Composites: An Ingenious Experimental Approach

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-11
Author(s):  
Shashi Prakash Dwivedi ◽  
Manish Maurya ◽  
Shubham Sharma
Keyword(s):  
Composite Material ◽  
Microstructural Analysis ◽  
Base Material ◽  
Secondary Reinforcement ◽  
Casting Process ◽  
Stir Casting ◽  
Matrix Composites ◽  
Reinforcement Content ◽  
Expansion Behavior

This investigation deals with the utilization of industrial waste to develop aluminum-based composite. Waste eggshell (ES) generated from the food industry has been used as primary reinforcement material. Waste grinding sludge (GS) produced from the iron forging sector was utilized as secondary reinforcement content. Cr content has been further encapsulated to the composite material to prevent the composite material's grain growth. The composite material was developed by the stir casting process. Experimental results concluded that tensile strength, compressive strength, and hardness of base material (AA5052 alloy) had been improved by about 18.02 %, 23.40 %, and 49.53 respectively, by adding 4.5 % of ES, 4.5 % of GS, and 1.5 % of Cr. Microstructural analysis of the AA5052/4.5 % ES/4.5 % GS/1.5 % Cr composite shows the fair distribution of reinforcement content. XRD of the Al/4.5 % ES/4.5 % GS/1.5 % Cr composite shows the occurrence of Al, Fe2O3, CaCO3, CaO, and Cr phases. Corrosion weight loss and thermal expansion behavior of developed composite have also been explored to observe the ES, GS, and Cr addition in the aluminum alloy.

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