In Situ Synthesis and Properties of Aluminum Composites with Ultrafine TiB2 and Al2O3 Particulates

2005 ◽  
Vol 475-479 ◽  
pp. 925-928
Author(s):  
Kenji Wakashima ◽  
T. Shimoyamada ◽  
H. Noma ◽  
Tomonari Inamura ◽  
Hideki Hosoda

In this paper, we describe our recent work on metal matrix composites (MMCs) with submicron-size TiB2 and Al2O3 particulates that are synthesized in situ from Al-rich Al-Ti-B and Al-TiO2- B powder reactants by reactive sintering. Reaction sequences examined in the two different reactant systems are summarized, and some experimental results on elevated-temperature properties, i.e. thermal expansion, temperature dependence of dynamic tensile modulus and creep behavior, are shown and discussed from micromechanics-based viewpoints.

2018 ◽  
Vol 60 (12) ◽  
pp. 1221-1224 ◽  
Author(s):  
Balachandran Gobalakrishnan ◽  
P. Ramadoss Lakshminarayanan ◽  
Raju Varahamoorthi

2019 ◽  
Vol 61 (8) ◽  
pp. 779-786
Author(s):  
Bellamballi Munivenkatappan Muthami Selvan ◽  
Veeramani Anandakrishnan ◽  
Muthukannan Duraiselvam ◽  
Sivaraj Sundarameenakshi

2013 ◽  
Vol 837 ◽  
pp. 283-289 ◽  
Author(s):  
Raluca Maria Florea ◽  
Oana Bălţătescu ◽  
Aurelian Buzăianu ◽  
Ioan Carcea

In this paper characteristics of an AlMg/AlN composite produced in-situ and processed in a flowing N2 atmosphere is investigated. Some critical parameters such as the manufacturing process temperature, the percentage of the magnesium consumed, the flowing reactive gas flow and the time for completing the manufacturing are considered as variables for the parametric investigation. Moreover, the effect of different amount of Mg employed has been also investigated, since Mg acts as a catalyst at the surface both for the gas/liquid and solid/liquid systems. Traditional methods were used for the basic characterization of the composite. The microstructure of the composite was investigated by optical and scanning electron microscopy (OM, SEM). SEM analysis was performed in order to observe the microstructural evolution as a function of the Mg content and to identify some reasons of the presence of porosity or any irregularities within the metal matrix. The evolution of mechanical properties, in terms of microhardness, at different percentage of Mg were monitored. By EDS technique the distribution of the elements was obtained. Furthermore, employing an optimization process, uniform dispersion of the strengthening (AlN) particles in the metal matrix with homogeneous properties along the composite material is obtained. Based on the aforementioned statements, it can be concluded that the reactions between Al, Mg and the N2 atmosphere induce spontaneous infiltration in the metal matrix. The complete mix of properties and experimentally assessed parameters can be used for industrial purpose manufacturing design and development.


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