Microstructure of In Situ Al3Ti0.4Zr0.6p/Al Fabricated with Electromagnetic Field

2011 ◽  
Vol 284-286 ◽  
pp. 2280-2283 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gui Rong Li ◽  
Xun Yin Zhang ◽  
Yi Nan Zhao ◽  
Fei Yuan ◽  
Ting Wang Zhang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Electromagnetic Field ◽  
Intermetallic Compound ◽  
Uniform Distribution ◽  
Raw Materials ◽  
Aluminum Matrix ◽  
Atomic Ratio ◽  
Aluminum Matrix Composites ◽  
Matrix Composites ◽  
Average Size

The K2TiF6,K2ZrF6powder and aluminum were selected as the raw materials to in situ synthesize the particulates reinforced aluminum matrix composites. During the fabrication process the electromagnetic field was imposed. The atomic ratio of Al/Ti/Zr in the particulates is determined as 3/0.4/0.6. The Al3Ti0.4Zr0.6is a new kind of intermetallic compound, some properties of which fall in between those of Al3Ti and Al3Zr. Electromagnetic field plays an important part in fining particles and promoting their uniform distribution. When the electromagnetic induced intensity is 0.05T the particles have 0.5-2μm average size and uniform distribution in matrix. The crystal grains of matrix resemble equiaxed ones. The average size of grains are nearly 100μm, 50μm and 25μm when the electromagnetic induced intensities are 0, 0.025T and 0.05T seperately.

scholarly journals Quantitative characterization of the microstructure of in situ aluminum matrix composites

2021 ◽  
Vol 2131 (4) ◽  
pp. 042040
Author(s):  
E S Prusov ◽  
I V Shabaldin ◽  
V B Deev
Keyword(s):  
Aluminum Matrix ◽  
Aluminum Matrix Composites ◽  
Matrix Composites ◽  
Technological Parameters ◽  
Central Regions ◽  
Microstructure Parameters ◽  
Metallographic Images ◽  
Automated Technique ◽  
Average Size

Abstract A quantitative assessment of the microstructure parameters is necessary for making informed decisions on the development and adjustment of technological parameters for the production of cast metal matrix composites. This study gives an estimate of the size and distribution of the reinforcing phases in the structure of in-situ Al-Mg2Si aluminum matrix composites using an automated technique for analyzing metallographic images realized in the ImageJ open-source software with developed macros. A comparison of the quantitative parameters of the microstructure of composites in different parts of the ingot is carried out. The central regions of the ingot are distinguished by higher values of the average quantity of particles per unit of the microsection surface area in comparison with the peripheral regions. The average size of the synthesized Mg2Si reinforcing particles was 16 μm and practically did not vary in different areas.

scholarly journals Microstructures and Compressive Properties of Al Matrix Composites Reinforced with Bimodal Hybrid In-Situ Nano-/Micro-Sized TiC Particles

Materials ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 11 (8) ◽  
pp. 1284 ◽  
Author(s):  
Feng Qiu ◽  
Hao-Tian Tong ◽  
Yu-Yang Gao ◽  
Qian Zou ◽  
Bai-Xin Dong ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Carbon Sources ◽  
Aluminum Matrix ◽  
Strengthening Mechanism ◽  
Aluminum Matrix Composites ◽  
Matrix Composites ◽  
Compressive Properties ◽  
Al Matrix Composites ◽  
Average Size ◽  
Al Matrix

Bimodal hybrid in-situ nano-/micro-size TiC/Al composites were prepared with combustion synthesis of Al-Ti-C system and hot press consolidation. Attempt was made to obtain in-situ bimodal-size TiC particle reinforced dense Al matrix composites by using different carbon sources in the reaction process of hot pressing forming. Microstructure showed that the obtained composites exhibited reasonable bimodal-sized TiC distribution in the matrix and low porosity. With the increasing of the carbon nano tube (CNT) content from 0 to 100 wt. %, the average size of the TiC particles decreases and the compressive strength of the composite increase; while the fracture strain increases first and then decreases. The compressive properties of the bimodal-sized TiC/Al composites, especially the bimodal-sized composite synthesized by Al-Ti-C with 50 wt. % CNTs as carbon source, were improved compared with the composites reinforced with single sized TiC. The strengthening mechanism of the in-situ bimodal-sized particle reinforced aluminum matrix composites was revealed.

Effect of Combined Electromagnetic Field on Microstructure and Surface Quality of (Al2O3+Al3Zr)P/Al Composites

2010 ◽  
Vol 152-153 ◽  
pp. 1387-1390
Author(s):  
Hong Ming Wang ◽  
Gui Rong Li ◽  
Yu Tao Zhao ◽  
Zhao Zhang
Keyword(s):  
Electromagnetic Field ◽  
Surface Quality ◽  
High Frequency ◽  
Aluminum Matrix ◽  
Low Frequency ◽  
Aluminum Matrix Composites ◽  
Matrix Composites ◽  
High Frequency Electromagnetic Field ◽  
Average Size

In the experiment Al-Zr(CO3)2 components were utilized to in situ synthesize the Al2O3, Al3Zr reinforced aluminum matrix composites. Low frequency and high frequency electromagnetic fields were combined and introduced into the fabrication of particulates reinforced aluminum matrix composites. The average size of particulate and grain size of matrix were refined to 0.5~1μm and 20~40μm separately. The particulates distributed uniformly in matrix. The Lorenz force improved the kinetic condition and accelerated the nucleation of endogenetic particulates. At the meniscus of solidifying billet the high frequency electromagnetic field was applied. The surface quality of billet was enhanced obviously.

Study on Mechanical Properties of AA6351 Alloy Reinforced with Titanium Di-Boride (TiB2) Composite by In Situ Casting Method

2015 ◽  
Vol 787 ◽  
pp. 583-587 ◽  
Author(s):  
V. Mohanavel ◽  
K. Rajan ◽  
K.R. Senthil Kumar
Keyword(s):  
Tensile Strength ◽  
Aluminum Matrix ◽  
Aluminum Matrix Composites ◽  
Scanning Electron Micrographs ◽  
Matrix Composites ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
In Situ Reaction ◽  
Halide Salts ◽  
Scanning Electron

In the present study, an aluminum alloy AA6351 was reinforced with different percentages (1, 3 and 5 wt %) of TiB2 particles and they were successfully fabricated by in situ reaction of halide salts, potassium hexafluoro-titanate and potassium tetrafluoro-borate, with aluminium melt. Tensile strength, yield strength and hardness of the composite were investigated. In situ reaction between the inorganic salts K2TiF6 and KBF4 to molten aluminum leads to the formation of TiB2 particles. The prepared aluminum matrix composites were characterized using X-ray diffraction and scanning electron microscope. Scanning electron micrographs revealed a uniform dispersal of TiB2 particles in the aluminum matrix. The results obtained indicate that the hardness and tensile strength were increased with an increase in weight percentages of TiB2 contents.

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