scholarly journals Study on Micro - Nano Sized Al2O3 Particles on Mechanical, Wear and Fracture Behavior of Al7075 Metal Matrix Composites

2021 ◽  
Vol 15 (58) ◽  
pp. 166-178
Author(s):  
M. Ravikumar ◽  
H. N. Reddappa ◽  
R. Suresh ◽  
E. R. Babu ◽  
C. R. Nagaraja
Keyword(s):  
Tensile Strength ◽  
Wear Resistance ◽  
Research Work ◽  
Sem Analysis ◽  
Tensile Fracture ◽  
High Wear Resistance ◽  
Matrix Composites ◽  
Wear Properties ◽  
Tensile Fracture Surface ◽  
Alumina Oxide

Having Low density and being Light weight with better mechanical properties, aluminum is the most significant material and is universally used in highly critical applications like navy, aerospace and particularly automotive activities. This research work is aimed to investigate the effect of micro and nano boron Al2O3 (Alumina Oxide) to aluminium (Al) on the mechanical and wear properties of the Al composites. The micro - nano composites with 1, 2, 3 and 4 % of Al2O3 particulates in Al are fabricated using stircasting processes. It was found that an increase of Al2O3 both as micro and nano particulates content resulted in an improved hardness, enhanced tensile strength and high wear resistance. However, nano Al2O3 reinforced MMCs have better hardness, improved tensile strength and higher wear resistance as compared with micro sized Al2O3 reinforced MMCs. Grain refinement of composite and nano composite materials as compared with pure Al were observed from the microscopic images. Analysis of wornout surface and tensile fracture surface were studied by SEM analysis to examine the nature of wear and tensile fracture mode of composite samples.

Experimental investigation of Mechanical and Tribological Properties of Al6061-ZrC-B4C Hybrid Composites

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Theerkka tharaisanan Rajamanickam ◽  
Kathiresan Marimuthu
Keyword(s):  
Tensile Strength ◽  
Wear Resistance ◽  
Impact Strength ◽  
Metal Matrix Composites ◽  
Tribological Properties ◽  
Metal Matrix ◽  
Hybrid Composites ◽  
Zirconium Carbide ◽  
High Wear Resistance ◽  
Matrix Composites

Aluminium metal matrix composites (AMMC’s) have been widely used because of their superior properties like high strength to wear ratio, high wear resistance, and higher heat conduction rate. The additions of reinforcements in the form of discontinuous particles lead to an increase in the properties of Metal Matrix Composites (MMC). In this present work, the ALMMC composite was fabricated with the addition of discontinuous reinforcement particles of Zirconium Carbide (ZrC) and Boron Carbide (B4C). The mechanical properties such as tensile strength, hardness, and impact strength were tested as per the ASTM standards. The tribological properties were tested using a pin-on-disc setup under different loading conditions (10, 20, 30, 40 N). Moreover, the morphological characterization of ALMMC was carried out by using the Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM) analysis. Furthermore, the Differential Thermal Analysis (DTA) and Thermogravimetric Analysis (TGA) was accomplished to find the thermal stability of ALMMC. The findings show that the variations of reinforcement of ZrC added had given improved properties like hardness, tensile strength, impact strength and wear resistance.

Investigation on microstructures, mechanical and wear properties of Al 390/ZrO2 composite materials fabricated by P/M method

2020 ◽  
Vol 17 (1) ◽  
pp. 149-166
Author(s):  
Karthikeyan S ◽  
Karunanithi R ◽  
Ashoke Ghosh
Keyword(s):  
Wear Resistance ◽  
Wear Test ◽  
Matrix Alloy ◽  
Sem Analysis ◽  
High Wear Resistance ◽  
Wear Properties ◽  
Content Type ◽  
The Matrix ◽  
Pin On Disc ◽  
A390 Alloy

PurposeAluminium is the most proficiently and commonly used metal due to its desirable physical, chemical and mechanical properties. When Aluminium reinforced with hard ceramic particles, shows increased strength and good corrosion resistant and wear resistant qualities. In the present investigation, A390 + X vol. % Zro2 (X = 5, 10 and 15) composites have been fabricated through P/M technique.Design/methodology/approachAfter that the microstructural properties are tested by scanning electron microscope (SEM) analysis wear test is performed using pin-on-disc machine.FindingsThe wear conditions of applied load 30N and sliding velocity 1 m/s and track distance 1000m was followed. A390 + 15% Zro2 of surface of the composites unveiled greater hardness when compared with A390 alloy.Originality/valueA390 + 15% Zro2 exhibited superior wear resistance than that of the matrix alloy. Thus the material proves as an excellent solution for applications that requires high wear resistance.

Towards sustainable copper matrix composites: Manufacturing routes with structural, mechanical, electrical and corrosion behaviour

2020 ◽  
Vol 54 (19) ◽  
pp. 2635-2649 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anbesh Jamwal ◽  
Prateek Mittal ◽  
Rajeev Agrawal ◽  
Sumit Gupta ◽  
Devendra Kumar ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Wear Resistance ◽  
Metal Matrix Composite ◽  
Metal Matrix Composites ◽  
Matrix Composite ◽  
Metal Matrix ◽  
Research Work ◽  
High Wear Resistance ◽  
High Temperature Strength ◽  
Matrix Composites ◽  
Copper Metal

In the last few decades, man has become more innovative in discovering new materials to make his life more sustainable. Copper metal matrix composite is the most promising material for many engineering applications where the higher temperature resistance and good microstructural stability is required. The sustainable development of copper metal matrix composite is based on the use of ceramics as reinforcements. The choice of reinforcement material is highly influenced by their mechanical properties such as hardness, wear resistance, cost advantage, availability in market and refractory nature. In the current scenario, copper and its alloy are gaining popularity due to their high sustainability, high conductivity and good corrosion resistance. However, the relatively low wear resistance and high temperature strength restrict the use of copper in many applications. Recent developments in metal matrix composites have provided new means to produce high sustainable copper metal matrix composite materials with high wear resistance and high strength materials. It has been found that the wear resistance and strength of materials can be improved by adding hard ceramic particles such as Al2O3, SiC, TiC and ZrO2 into the metal matrix. The aim of the present study is to summarise the research work carried out in the field of sustainable copper metal matrix composites. It also reports the various manufacturing routes along with the structural, mechanical, electrical and corrosion properties. It is found that copper metal matrix composites are preferred over the conventional composites. Sustainability issues around the globe has forced the industries to adopt the eco-friendly materials with their fabrication and machining routes, which results in less carbon emission and also has less affect to the environment. Fabrication of eco-friendly composites is an emerging research area, which has made several research scopes in production of sustainable composites. It is expected that this study can be beneficial for the researcher to decide their research direction in the field of sustainable material production.

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 Processing and Property Evaluation of Nano Al2O3 Reinforced Copper- 5% Tin Composites for Bearing Applications

2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (2S8) ◽  
pp. 1027-1032
Keyword(s):  
Tensile Strength ◽  
Ultimate Tensile Strength ◽  
Yield Strength ◽  
Metal Matrix Composites ◽  
Metal Matrix ◽  
Copper Matrix ◽  
Matrix Composites ◽  
Wear Properties ◽  
Casting Technique ◽  
Tin Metal

Nano technology has fascinated the attention of numerous material scientists and design engineers. The nano scaled particulates incorporation exhibit many attractive and special properties. The inclusion of nano particulates into the copper matrix might augments the hardness, ultimate tensile strength and yield strength significantly increases, maintaining the ductility. In this paper, the nano Al2O3 reinforced copper - 5%tin- metal matrix composites were manufactured by stir casting technique and reinforcement is varied from 0wt. % to 9wt. % in ventures of 3wt. %. The nano composites are characterized in terms of their mechanical and wear properties. Results revealed that, the distribution of nano Al2O3 particulates is fairly uniform in copper - 5%tin metal matrix. As the level of reinforcement increases, hardness, yield strength, ultimate tensile strength, and wear resistance of the copper - 5%tin – nano Al2O3 metal matrix composites increases. The developed nano metal matrix composites may be an alternative material for bearing applications

scholarly journals Experimental analysis on characteristics of CarbidicAustempered Ductile Iron

2018 ◽  
Vol 7 (2.8) ◽  
pp. 629
Author(s):  
P Dhanapal ◽  
M Raja Sankar ◽  
R Manimaran ◽  
R Velmurugan
Keyword(s):  
Wear Resistance ◽  
Impact Toughness ◽  
Ductile Iron ◽  
Eutectic Composition ◽  
Chromium Content ◽  
Sem Analysis ◽  
High Wear Resistance ◽  
Carbon Equivalent ◽  
Resistance Alloy

ADI is a material known for Impact toughness, hardness and wear resistance. CarbidicAustempered Ductile Iron [CADI] is a ductile iron which contains high wear resistance alloy carbides in its matrix and is produced by selecting proper composition of material through melting route. Two different alloy compositions of carbon equivalent close to the eutectic composition with variation in the chromium content are used in this study. A detailed microstructure characterization of the material is studied. Effects of austempering parameters on the mechanical properties like impact toughness, hardness and wear resistance are evaluated. Improvements in themechanical properties are found and are correlated with the microstructure. SEM analysis of the wear surface is also studied.

Phase, microstructure, and wear behavior of Al2O3-reinforced Fe–Si alloy-based metal matrix nanocomposites

2019 ◽  
Vol 234 (3) ◽  
pp. 467-480
Author(s):  
Akash Saxena ◽  
Neera Singh ◽  
Bhupendra Singh ◽  
Devendra Kumar ◽  
Kishor Kumar Sadasivuni ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Wear Resistance ◽  
Metal Matrix ◽  
Alloy Composition ◽  
Wear Behavior ◽  
High Hardness ◽  
Industrial Applications ◽  
High Wear Resistance ◽  
Wear Properties ◽  
Metal Matrix Nanocomposites ◽  
Matrix Nanocomposites

In the present work, phase, microstructure, and wear properties of Al2O3-reinforced Fe–Si alloy-based metal matrix nanocomposites have been studied. Composites using 2 wt.% and 5 wt.% of Si and rest Fe powder mix were synthesized via powder metallurgy and sintered at different temperature schedules. Iron–silicon alloy specimens were found to have high hardness and high wear resistance in comparison to pure iron specimens. Addition of 5 wt.% and 10 wt.% alumina reinforcement in Fe–Si alloy composition helped in developing iron aluminate (FeAl2O4) phase in composites which further improved the mechanical properties i.e. high hardness and wear resistance. Formation of iron aluminate phase occurs due to reactive sintering between Fe and Al2O3 particles. It is expected that the improved behavior of prepared nanocomposites as compared to conventional metals will be helpful in finding their use for wide industrial applications.

A Hybrid Way for Optimizing Magnesium Matrix Composites Preparing Method

2011 ◽  
Vol 142 ◽  
pp. 229-232
Author(s):  
Jian Xiong Ye ◽  
Fa Yun Zhang
Keyword(s):  
Tensile Strength ◽  
Hybrid Method ◽  
Research Work ◽  
Processing Temperature ◽  
Matrix Composites ◽  
Magnesium Matrix ◽  
Magnesium Matrix Composites ◽  
Volume Fractions ◽  
Stirring Time

Magnesium matrix composites are prepared with a hybrid optimizing metod here. Different SiC volume fractions, processing temperature and stirring time have different influence on tensile strength and elongation of SiC; but how to find out the satisfied treating parameters is an unavoidable question, a hybrid method is put out and experiments prove the effectiveness of research work.

Producing Steels with Special Properties Using a Jet Heat Treatment System

2020 ◽  
Vol 854 ◽  
pp. 30-36
Author(s):  
Yuri V. Gulkov ◽  
Anna V. Turysheva ◽  
Irina V. Vinogradova
Keyword(s):  
Heat Treatment ◽  
Tensile Strength ◽  
Wear Resistance ◽  
Steel Production ◽  
High Wear Resistance ◽  
Mining Equipment ◽  
Steel Company ◽  
Iron And Steel ◽  
Technological Complex ◽  
Metal Market

The prospects of production of special properties steels in the Russian and global metal market are estimated. The necessity of using new types of steels is substantiated. The prospects of introducing steels with special properties developed by PJSC “Magnitogorsk Iron and Steel Company” to the market are determined. Evaluation of measures for the production of large volumes of products showed that there is a problem of a significant increase in the time of manufacturing and delivery of output products to the consumer. As measures to ensure the modernization of the technological complex of the steel enterprise and reduce the time for steel production, the system of jet heat treatment of metal is proposed. According to the results of comparative analysis of the MAGSTRONG H500 and HARDOX 500 alloys used in mining equipment under conditions of increased wear, it was revealed that the proposed method of heat treatment allows one to achieve high wear resistance properties, with high coefficients of tensile strength and toughness.

Mechanical Properties and Wear Behaviour of Al2O3/SiCp Reinforced Aluminium-Based MMCs Produced by the Stir Casting Technique

2013 ◽  
Vol 22 (4) ◽  
pp. 096369351302200 ◽  
Author(s):  
Necat Altinkök
Keyword(s):  
Particle Size ◽  
Tensile Strength ◽  
Wear Resistance ◽  
Metal Matrix ◽  
Aluminium Matrix ◽  
Wear Behaviour ◽  
Matrix Composites ◽  
Particle Reinforcement ◽  
Hybrid Ceramic ◽  
Sic Particle

In this study, initially Al2O3/SiC powder mix was prepared by reacting of aqueous solution of aluminium sulphate, ammonium sulphate and water containing SiC particles at 1200°C. 10 wt% of this hybrid ceramic powder with different sized SiC particles was added to a liquid Al matrix alloy during mechanical stirring between solidus and liqudus under inert conditions. Then hybrid Metal Matrix Composites (MMCs) was produced. The effect of reinforced particle size on tensile strength, bending strength, hardness resistance and wear resistance properties of hybrid reinforced MMCs were investigated. The mechanical test results revealed that bending, tensile strength and hardness resistance of the composites increased with decrease in ductility, with decrease size of the reinforcing SiC particulates in the aluminium alloy metal matrix. The wear behaviour of the hybrid ceramic reinforced aluminium matrix composites was investigated using pin-on-disc test at room temperature under dry conditions. Wear tests showed that the wear resistance of MMCs increased with increasing reinforced Al2O3/SiC particle size. Comparing the fine particle size MMCs with the coarse particle size MMCs were easily pulled out whole from the matrix. Microstructural examination showed that as well as coarse SiC particle reinforcement, a fine alumina particle reinforcement phase was observed within the aluminium matrix (A332).

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