Effect of Mixing Method on Microstructure of SiCp/Al Composites

2013 ◽  
Vol 749 ◽  
pp. 157-160
Author(s):  
Hui Qin Cao ◽  
Zhi Meng Guo ◽  
Wei Wei Yang ◽  
Ji Luo
Keyword(s):  
Ball Milling ◽  
Metal Matrix ◽  
High Energy ◽  
High Energy Ball Milling ◽  
Homogeneous Distribution ◽  
Sic Particles ◽  
Homogenous Distribution ◽  
Mixing Method ◽  
Energy Ball ◽  
Basic Prerequisite

The fine and homogenous distribution of the SiC particles in Al metal matrix is basic prerequisite for improving the properties of the SiCp/Al composites. In this paper, the effects of high energy ball milling and ordinary ball milling on the spatial distribution of reinforcement of the SiCp/Al composites have been investigated. The result showed that high energy ball milling is the most effective method to get homogeneous distribution of SiC particles in Al matrix. There were many clusters of SiC particles in the composites fabricated by ordinary ball milling.

scholarly journals Innovative processing routes in manufacturing of metal matrix composite materials

10.30544/629 ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 27 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-13
Author(s):  
Jovana Ruzic ◽  
Marko Simić ◽  
Nikolay Stoimenov ◽  
Dušan Božić ◽  
Jelena Stašić
Keyword(s):  
Ball Milling ◽  
Metal Matrix ◽  
Volume Fraction ◽  
Cost Effective ◽  
High Energy ◽  
High Energy Ball Milling ◽  
Processing Route ◽  
Ingot Metallurgy ◽  
Energy Ball ◽  
Manufacturing Techniques

Metal matrix composites (MMCs) belong to a group of modern materials owing to their excellent technological, mechanical, and physical properties such as excellent wear and corrosion resistance, high electrical and thermal conductivity, improved strength and hardness. Final properties of MMCs are affected equally by all steps of its manufacturing process. It is shown that by using adequate process parameters to obtain starting materials (reaching the specific size, shape, and reactivity) the control of volume fraction and distribution of reinforcements within the matrix can be achieved. For this purpose, mechanical alloying has been appointed as a good approach. MMCs can be produced using powder metallurgy, ingot metallurgy, and additive manufacturing techniques. Combining high-energy ball milling with these techniques enables the design of an innovative processing route for MMCs manufacturing. Mechanochemical process (achieved using high-energy ball milling) was employed in three manufacturing procedures: hot pressing, compocasting, and laser melting/sintering for obtaining of the suitable powder. These production routes for MMCs manufacturing were the subject of this work. The aim of MMCs design is to establish an optimal combination of production techniques merged into the cost-effective fabrication route for obtaining MMCs with required properties.

Al/Al2O3 Nanocomposite Produced by ECAP

2013 ◽  
Vol 762 ◽  
pp. 457-464 ◽  
Author(s):  
Riccardo Casati ◽  
Matteo Amadio ◽  
Carlo Alberto Biffi ◽  
David Dellasega ◽  
Ausonio Tuissi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Ball Milling ◽  
Metal Matrix ◽  
Numerical Models ◽  
High Energy ◽  
Sem Analysis ◽  
High Energy Ball Milling ◽  
Composite Powders ◽  
Metal Matrix Nanocomposites ◽  
Angular Pressing ◽  
Energy Ball

Metal matrix nanocomposites have been produced by powder metallurgy route. Al and nanoAl2O3powders were grinded through high energy ball milling. Then, the composite powders were sintered by Equal Channel Angular Pressing (ECAP). 12 ECAP passes were carried out in order to improve the dispersion of the hard particles. SEM analysis was performed to investigate the distribution of the ceramic nanoparticles within the matrix. Hardness tests were executed to evaluate the mechanical behavior of the nanocomposites. Finally, mechanical strength values obtained by numerical models were compared with those estimated from hardness measurements. High energy ball milling followed by ECAP process revealed to be a suitable route for the production of metal matrix composites reinforced with well dispersed nanoparticles.

Manufacturing of AA2124 Aluminum Alloy Metal Matrix Composites Reinforced by Silicon Carbide Processed by Powder Metallurgy Techniques of High Energy Ball Milling and Hot Extrusion

2017 ◽  
Vol 899 ◽  
pp. 25-30
Author(s):  
Oscar Olimpio de Araújo Filho ◽  
Everthon Rodrigues de Araújo ◽  
Heronilton Mendes de Lira ◽  
Cezar Henrique Gonzalez ◽  
Noelle D’emery Gomes Silva ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Silicon Carbide ◽  
Aluminum Alloy ◽  
Ball Milling ◽  
Metal Matrix Composites ◽  
Metal Matrix ◽  
High Energy ◽  
High Energy Ball Milling ◽  
Matrix Composites ◽  
Energy Ball ◽  
Alloy Metal

Aluminum alloy metal matrix composites are a class of materials object of large and intensive research during the last years. In this study an AA2124 aluminum alloy were processed by means of mechanical alloying added by 10, 20 and 20 percent of silicon carbide (SiC) in vibratory SPEX type mill during 60 and 120 minutes. After this the composites powders obtained were characterized by means of Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) plus Energy Dispersive Spectroscopy (EDS) to determine the powders morphology. In order to consolidate the AA2124 aluminum alloy composites reinforced by silicon carbide (SiC) composites, the powders processed by high energy ball milling technique were hot extruded and the billets were characterized by SEM to determine the microstructure and the distribution of the reinforced ceramic phase of silicon carbide throughout the aluminum matrix and at last the microhardiness Vickers technique were used to evaluate the mechanical properties.

scholarly journals Impact Evaluation of High Energy Ball Milling Homogenization Process in the Phase Distribution of Hydroxyapatite-Barium Titanate Plasma Spray Biocoating

Coatings ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (6) ◽  
pp. 728
Author(s):  
Roberto Gómez Batres ◽  
Zelma S. Guzmán Escobedo ◽  
Karime Carrera Gutiérrez ◽  
Irene Leal Berumen ◽  
Abel Hurtado Macias ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Barium Titanate ◽  
Ball Milling ◽  
Plasma Spray ◽  
Bonding Strength ◽  
Phase Distribution ◽  
High Energy ◽  
High Energy Ball Milling ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Nanomechanical Properties ◽  
Energy Ball

Air plasma spray technique (APS) is widely used in the biomedical industry for the development of HA-based biocoatings. The present study focuses on the influence of powder homogenization treatment by high-energy ball milling (HEBM) in developing a novel hydroxyapatite-barium titanate (HA/BT) composite coating deposited by APS; in order to compare the impact of the milling process, powders were homogenized by mechanical stirring homogenization (MSH) too. For the two-homogenization process, three weight percent ratios were studied; 10%, 30%, and 50% w/w of BT in the HA matrix. The phase and crystallite size were analyzed by X-ray diffraction patterns (XRD); the BT-phase distribution in the coating was analyzed by backscattered electron image (BSE) with a scanning electron microscope (SEM); the energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDS) analysis was used to determinate the Ca/P molar ratio of the coatings, the degree of adhesion (bonding strength) of coatings was determinate by pull-out test according to ASTM C633, and finally the nanomechanical properties was determinate by nanoindentation. In the results, the HEBM powder processing shows better efficiency in phase distribution, being the 30% (w/w) of BT in HA matrix that promotes the best bonding strength performance and failure type conduct (cohesive-type), on the other hand HEBM powder treatment promotes a slightly greater crystal phase stability and crystal shrank conduct against MSH; the HEBM promotes a better behavior in the nanomechanical properties of (i) adhesive strength, (ii) cohesive/adhesive failure-type, (iii) stiffness, (iv) elastic modulus, and (v) hardness properties.

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