scholarly journals Structural and Mechanical Properties of Al-SiC-ZrO2 Nanocomposites Fabricated by Microwave Sintering Technique

Crystals ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (10) ◽  
pp. 904
Author(s):  
Adnan Khan ◽  
Motasem W. Abdelrazeq ◽  
Manohar Reddy Mattli ◽  
Moinuddin M. Yusuf ◽  
Abdullah Alashraf ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Compressive Strength ◽  
Microwave Sintering ◽  
Microstructural Analysis ◽  
Industrial Applications ◽  
Zro2 Nanoparticles ◽  
Shear Mode ◽  
The Matrix ◽  
Ball Milling Technique ◽  
Al Matrix

In the present study, Al-SiC-ZrO2 nanocomposites were developed and characterized. Towards this direction, the aluminum (Al) matrix was reinforced with nano-sized silicon carbide (SiC) and zirconium dioxide (ZrO2), and the mixture was blended using ball milling technique. The blended powder was compacted and sintered in a microwave sintering furnace at 550 °C with a heating rate of 10 °C/min and a dwell time of 30 min. The amount of SiC reinforcement was fixed to 5 wt.%, while the concentration of ZrO2 was varied from 3 to 9 wt.% to elucidate its effect on the microstructural and mechanical properties of the developed nanocomposites. Microstructural analysis revealed the presence and uniform distribution of reinforcements into the Al matrix without any significant agglomeration. The mechanical properties of Al-SiC-ZrO2 nanocomposites (microhardness and compressive strength) were observed to increase with the increase in the concentration of ZrO2 nanoparticles into the matrix. Al-SiC-ZrO2 nanocomposites containing 9 wt.% of ZrO2 nanoparticles demonstrated superior hardness (67 ± 4 Hv), yield strength (103 ± 5 MPa), and compressive strength (355 ± 5 MPa) when compared to pure Al and other compositions of the synthesized composites. Al-SiC-ZrO2 nanocomposites exhibited the shear mode of fracture under compression loadings, and the degree of deformation was restricted due to the work hardening effect. The appealing properties of Al-SiC-ZrO2 nanocomposites make them attractive for industrial applications.

scholarly journals Structural and Mechanical Properties of Amorphous Si3N4 Nanoparticles Reinforced Al Matrix Composites Prepared by Microwave Sintering

Ceramics ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 126-134 ◽  
Author(s):  
Manohar Mattli ◽  
Penchal Matli ◽  
Abdul Shakoor ◽  
Adel Amer Mohamed
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Compressive Strength ◽  
Yield Strength ◽  
Volume Fraction ◽  
Microwave Sintering ◽  
Aluminum Matrix ◽  
Microstructural Investigation ◽  
Porosity Level ◽  
Amorphous Si3n4 ◽  
Al Matrix

The present study focuses on the synthesis and characterization of amorphous silicon nitride (Si3N4) reinforced aluminum matrix nanocomposites through the microwave sintering process. The effect of Si3N4 (0, 1, 2 and 3 wt.%) nanoparticles addition to the microstructure and mechanical properties of the Al-Si3N4 nanocomposites were investigated. The density of Al-Si3N4 nanocomposites increased with increased Si3N4 content, while porosity decreased. X-ray diffraction (XRD) analysis reveals the presence of Si3N4 nanoparticles in Al matrix. Microstructural investigation of the nanocomposites shows the uniform distribution of Si3N4 nanoparticles in the aluminum matrix. Mechanical properties of the composites were found to increase with an increasing volume fraction of amorphous Si3N4 reinforcement particles. Al-Si3N4 nanocomposites exhibits higher hardness, yield strength and enhanced compressive performance than the pure Al matrix. A maximum increase of approximately 72% and 37% in ultimate compressive strength and 0.2% yield strength are achieved. Among the synthesized nanocomposites, Al-3wt.% Si3N4 nanocomposites displayed the maximum hardness (77 ± 2 Hv) and compressive strength (364 ± 2 MPa) with minimum porosity level of 1.1%.

scholarly journals Study of Microstructural and Mechanical Properties of Al/SiC/TiO2 Hybrid Nanocomposites Developed by Microwave Sintering

Crystals ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (9) ◽  
pp. 1078
Author(s):  
Manohar Reddy Mattli ◽  
Penchal Reddy Matli ◽  
Adnan Khan ◽  
Rokaya Hamdy Abdelatty ◽  
Moinuddin Yusuf ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Tio2 Nanoparticles ◽  
Microwave Sintering ◽  
Aluminum Matrix ◽  
Hybrid Nanocomposites ◽  
Shear Mode ◽  
Fixed Amount ◽  
Metal Matrix Nanocomposites ◽  
Hybrid Metal Matrix Nanocomposites ◽  
Al Matrix

Aluminum hybrid metal matrix nanocomposites (Al/SiC/TiO2) were synthesized through a microwave-assisted powder metallurgy process, and their evolved microstructure and mechanical properties were investigated. The Al/SiC/TiO2 hybrid nanocomposites were prepared by reinforcing aluminum (Al) matrix with a fixed amount of silicon carbide (SiC) nanoparticles (5 wt.%) and varying concentrations of titanium dioxide (TiO2) nanoparticles (3, 6, and 9 wt.%). The morphology results revealeda uniform distribution of SiC and TiO2 reinforcements in the aluminum matrix. An increase in the hardness and compressive strength of the Al/SiC/TiO2 hybrid nanocomposites was noticed with the increasein TiO2 nanoparticles. The Al/SiC/TiO2 hybrid nanocomposites that had an optimum amount of TiO2 nanoparticles (9 wt.%) showcased the best mechanical properties, with maximum increments of approximately 124%, 90%, and 23% of microhardness (83 ± 3 HV), respectively, yield strength (139 ± 8 MPa), and ultimate compression strength (375 ± 6 MPa) as compared to that of pure Al matrix. The Al/SiC/TiO2 hybrid nanocomposites exhibited the shear mode of fracture during their deformation process.

Fabrication and Mechanical Properties of Dense/Porous β-Tricalcium Phosphate Bioceramics

2007 ◽  
Vol 330-332 ◽  
pp. 907-910
Author(s):  
Fa Ming Zhang ◽  
Jiang Chang ◽  
Jian Xi Lu ◽  
Kai Li Lin
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Compressive Strength ◽  
Elastic Modulus ◽  
Exponential Growth ◽  
Weight Bearing ◽  
Area Ratio ◽  
Sectional Area ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
The Matrix ◽  
Porous Bioceramics

Attempt to increase the mechanical properties of porous bioceramics, a dense/porous structured β-TCP bioceramics that mimic the characteristics of nature bone were fabricated. Experimental results show that the dense/porous structured β-TCP bioceramics demonstrated excellent mechanical properties with compressive strength up to 74 MPa and elastic modulus up to 960 MPa, which could be tailored by the dense/porous cross-sectional area ratio obeying the rule of exponential growth. The interface between the dense and porous bioceramics is connected compactly and tightly with some micropores distributed in the matrix of both porous and dense counterparts. The dense/porous structure of β-TCP bioceramics may provide an effective way to increase the mechanical properties of porous bioceramics for bone regeneration at weight bearing sites.

The effect of ageing duration on the mechanical properties of Al alloy 6061-garnet composites

2001 ◽  
Vol 215 (2) ◽  
pp. 113-119
Author(s):  
S C Sharma
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Tensile Strength ◽  
Compressive Strength ◽  
Al Alloy ◽  
Destructive Testing ◽  
Transmission Electron ◽  
Heat Treated ◽  
The Matrix ◽  
Reinforcing Particle ◽  
Alloy 6061

A well-consolidated composite of Al alloy 6061 reinforced with 4, 8 and 12 wt% garnet was prepared by a liquid metallurgy technique, the composite was heat treated for different ageing durations (T6 treatment), and its mechanical properties were determined by destructive testing. The results of the study indicated that, as the garnet particle content in the composites increased, there were marked increases in the ultimate tensile strength, compressive strength and hardness but there was a decrease in the ductility. There was an improvement in the tensile strength, compressive strength, and hardness with ageing due to precipitation. Precipitation in Al alloy 6061, with and without garnet particulate reinforcement, was studied using transmission electron microscopy. The fracture behaviour of the composites was altered significantly by the presence of garnet particles and the crack propagation through the matrix, and the reinforcing particle clusters resulted in final fracture.

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 Influence of kaolin filler on the mechanical properties of Luffa cylindrica/ polyester composite

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Aliyu Yaro ◽  
Laminu Kuburi ◽  
Musa Abiodun Moshood
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Polyester Resin ◽  
Unsaturated Polyester ◽  
Low Cost ◽  
Microstructural Analysis ◽  
Polymeric Materials ◽  
Weight Fraction ◽  
Industrial Applications ◽  
Luffa Cylindrica ◽  
Polyester Composite

Abstract Polymeric materials are used in different industrial applications because they retain good environmental properties, low-cost, and easy to produce compared to conventional materials. This study investigated the effect of adding kaolin micro-filler (KF) on the mechanical properties of Luffa Fiber (LCF) reinforced polyester resin. Luffa cylindrica fiber treated with 5% NaOH, varied in weight fraction (5, 10, and 15%wt) was used to reinforce unsaturated polyester resin using hand lay-up method, whereas for the hybrid composite kaolin filler were kept constant at 6wt% fraction while the fibers varied as in the mono-reinforced composite. The samples were machined for mechanical and microstructural analysis. Analysis of the result revealed that the addition of kaolin has enhanced greatly the mechanical properties of Luffa-fibre based composites. The result reveal of the microstructure analysis, shows that there is an improvement in fiber-matrix adhesion.

Microstructural Design of Si3N4 Based Ceramics

1992 ◽  
Vol 287 ◽  
Author(s):  
M.J. Hoffmann ◽  
G. Petzow
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Aspect Ratio ◽  
Microstructural Analysis ◽  
Coarse Grained ◽  
Boundary Phase ◽  
Microstructural Development ◽  
High Temperature Strength ◽  
Secondary Phases ◽  
The Matrix ◽  
High Degree

ABSTRACTParameters controlling the size and aspect ratio of elongated Si3N4 grains are discussed, based on the assumption that only pre-existing β-Si3N4 particles of the starting powder grow. Powder mixtures of α-rich and β-rich Si3N4 were prepared In order to study the microstructural development. The resulting microstructures were analyzed by quantitative microstructural analysis determining the distribution of the length and aspect ratio of the Si3N4 grains. Subsequently, the Influence of the sintering conditions on grain growth was analyzed In relation to mechanical properties. A high Weibull modulus and the non-catastrophic failure during thermal shock of coarse-grained materials Is attributed to an R-curve behaviour. Finally, the influence of sintering additives on the mechanical properties was studied. The Importance of phase relationships between the matrix and the grain boundary phase Is discussed for Si3N4 with Yb2O3 additives. It Is demonstrated that the oxygen content of Si3N4 powder must been taken Into account In order to devitrify defined secondary phases and to achieve a high degree of crystallization. A reduction in the amount of additives does not necessarily Improve the properties as high temperature strength and creep data Indicate.

Orientation Studies of α-Al(Fe,Mn)Si Dispersoids in 3xxx Al Alloys

2014 ◽  
Vol 794-796 ◽  
pp. 39-44 ◽  
Author(s):  
Astrid Marie Flattum Muggerud ◽  
Yan Jun Li ◽  
Randi Holmestad
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Low Temperature ◽  
Orientation Relationship ◽  
Aluminum Matrix ◽  
Al Alloys ◽  
Orientation Relationships ◽  
The Matrix ◽  
The Common ◽  
Habit Planes ◽  
Al Matrix

Dispersoids are important in 3xxx Al alloys, influencing mechanical properties, texture and recrystallization. In this work α-Al (Fe,Mn)Si dispersoids have been studied after low temperature homogenisation. The common orientation relationship between dispersoids and Al matrix has been reported in earlier studies. Here a systematic study on the orientation relationship and its exceptions is presented. It is found that most of the dispersoids follow the common orientation relationship, [1-1 1] α //[1-1 1]Al , (5-2 -7 ) α //(0 1 1)Al . Here the dispersoids are semi coherent with the Aluminum matrix. Different morphologies and habit planes are possible. Deviations from the most commonly observed orientation relationships are presented and discussed, to underline the complexity of the phase and its relation to the matrix.

Effects of CeO2-Rich Mixed Rare Earth on the Mechanical Properties of Al2O3-Mullite Based Foam Ceramics

2010 ◽  
Vol 150-151 ◽  
pp. 815-820
Author(s):  
Shu Jun Ji ◽  
Xue Yi Guo ◽  
Jian Xiong Dong ◽  
Peng Su
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Compressive Strength ◽  
Rare Earth ◽  
Flexural Strength ◽  
Room Temperature ◽  
Strengthening Mechanism ◽  
Mechanism Analysis ◽  
Rare Earth Addition ◽  
The Matrix ◽  
Ceramic Microstructure

Using corundum, quartz, kaoline, etc, as base components and CeO2-rich mixed rare earth as modifier, foam ceramics were fabricated adopting the organic foam impregnation process. The mixed rare earth addition had much improving effects on the matrix mechanical properties owing to much glass phase and acerate mullite growing. While 3wt% was considered to be the optimal addition, in this case, homogeneous and compact ceramic microstructure with maximal glass condensation and minimal porosity formed, with the matrix compressive strength and the flexural strength at room temperature reached 0.87MPa and 0.66MPa respectively, which were 52.6% and 73.7% higher than the original samples respectively. As the mixed rare earth addition exceeded further, the compressive strength increased slowly and the flexural strength descended gradually. XRD and SEM were used to structure strengthening mechanism analysis.

Microstructures and Mechanical Properties of 6061 Al Matrix Smart Composite Containing TiNi Shape Memory Fiber

1996 ◽  
Vol 459 ◽  
Author(s):  
J. H. Lee ◽  
K. Hamada ◽  
K. Miziuuchia ◽  
M. Taya ◽  
K. Inoue
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Shape Memory ◽  
Elevated Temperatures ◽  
Volume Fraction ◽  
Matrix Material ◽  
Matrix Alloy ◽  
Flow Strength ◽  
The Matrix ◽  
Shape Memory Fiber ◽  
Al Matrix

ABSTRACT6061 Al-matrix composite with TiNi shape memory fiber as reinforcement has been fabricated by vacuum hot pressing to investigate the microstructure and mechanical properties. The yield stress of this composite increases with increasing amount of prestrain, and it also depends on the volume fraction of fiber and heat treatment. The smartness of the composite is given due to the shape memory effect of the TiNi fiber which generates compressive residual stresses in the matrix material when heated after being prestrained. Microstructual observations have revealed that interfacial reactions occur between the matrix and fiber, creating two intermetallic layers. The flow strength of the composite at elevated temperatures is significantly higher than that of the matrix alloy without TiNi fiber.

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