Microstructural Characteristics and Mechanical Behaviour of AA7075/TiB2 Composite

2020 ◽  
Vol 979 ◽  
pp. 40-46 ◽  
Author(s):  
P. Loganathan ◽  
A. Gnanavelbabu ◽  
K. Rajkumar ◽  
S. Ayyanar
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Matrix Material ◽  
Titanium Boride ◽  
Stir Casting ◽  
Phase Identification ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
Microstructural Characteristics ◽  
Xrd Pattern ◽  
Base Matrix ◽  
Aa 7075

Titanium Boride (TiB2) particles reinforced with aluminum alloy (AA 7075) composites were developed using the two-step stir casting method. TiB2 with aluminium alloy was varied in 5, 10, 15 weight percentages (wt.%) . The mechanical properties of the composites were assessed through density, hardness, tensile and impact. Factography observations were also evaluated with Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) and phase identification of the composite was carried out through X-ray diffraction technique (XRD). The XRD pattern of alloy and composites revealed peaks of Al and TiB2 particles and the intensity of TiB2 particles increased with increase in wt. %. Compared to the base matrix, the density and hardness of composites increased with the wt. % of TiB2. Addition of TiB2 particles exhibited grain refinement, thereby improving the mechanical properties. Composite materials exhibited high load bearing capacity due to the strong bonding of TiB2 and matrix material resulting in increased impact energy. The tensile strength of the composite increased with increasing wt. % of reinforcement. The failure in the composites observed were dimpled structure and ridges, voids, and cracks.

scholarly journals Mechanical Characterization of Graphene Nanoplatelets-Reinforced Mg-3Sn Alloy Synthesized by Powder Metallurgy

Metals ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 62
Author(s):  
Pravir Kumar ◽  
Katerina Skotnicova ◽  
Ashis Mallick ◽  
Manoj Gupta ◽  
Tomas Cegan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Tensile Strength ◽  
Compressive Strength ◽  
Powder Metallurgy ◽  
Compressive Strain ◽  
Hot Extrusion ◽  
Diffraction Field ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
Microstructural Characteristics

The present study investigated the effects of alloying and nano-reinforcement on the mechanical properties (microhardness, tensile strength, and compressive strength) of Mg-based alloys and composites. Pure Mg, Mg-3Sn alloy, and Mg-3Sn + 0.2 GNP alloy-nanocomposite were synthesized by powder metallurgy followed by hot extrusion. The microstructural characteristics of the bulk extruded samples were explored using X-ray diffraction, field-emission scanning electron microscopy, and optical microscopy and their mechanical properties were compared. The microhardness, tensile strength, and compressive strength of the Mg-3Sn alloy improved when compared to those of monolithic Mg sample and further improvements were displayed by Mg-3Sn + 0.2 GNP alloy-nanocomposite. No significant change in the compressive strain to failure was observed in both the alloy and the alloy-nanocomposite with respect to that of the pure Mg sample. However, an enhanced tensile strain to failure was displayed by both the alloy and the alloy-nanocomposite.

scholarly journals Mechanical Characterization of Graphene Nanoplatelets-Reinforced Mg-3Sn Alloy Synthesized by Powder Metallurgy

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Pravir Kumar ◽  
Katerina Skotnicova ◽  
Ashis Mallick ◽  
Manoj Gupta ◽  
Tomas Cegan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Tensile Strength ◽  
Compressive Strength ◽  
Powder Metallurgy ◽  
Compressive Strain ◽  
Hot Extrusion ◽  
Diffraction Field ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
Microstructural Characteristics

The present study investigated the effects of alloying and nano-reinforcement on the mechanical properties (microhardness, tensile strength, and compressive strength) of Mg-based alloys and composites. Pure Mg, Mg-3Sn alloy, and Mg-3Sn+0.2GNP alloy-nanocomposite were synthesized by powder metallurgy followed by hot extrusion. The microstructural characteristics of the bulk extruded samples were explored using X-ray diffraction, field-emission scanning electron microscopy, and optical microscopy and their mechanical properties were compared. The microhardness, tensile strength, and compressive strength of the Mg-3Sn alloy improved when compared to those of monolithic Mg sample and further improvements were displayed by Mg-3Sn+0.2GNP alloy-nanocomposite. No significant change in the compressive strain to failure was observed in both the alloy and the alloy-nanocomposite with respect to that of the pure Mg sample. However, an enhanced tensile strain to failure was displayed by both the alloy and the alloy-nanocomposite.

scholarly journals The influence of untreated sugarcane bagasse ash on the microstructural and mechanical properties of mortars

2018 ◽  
Vol 68 (329) ◽  
pp. 148 ◽  
Author(s):  
M. A. Maldonado-García ◽  
U. I. Hernández-Toledo ◽  
P. Montes-García ◽  
P. L. Valdez-Tamez
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Sugarcane Bagasse ◽  
Composition Analysis ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
Microstructural Characteristics ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Physical Absorption ◽  
Sugarcane Bagasse Ash ◽  
Xrd Techniques

This study investigated the effects of the addition of untreated sugarcane bagasse ash (UtSCBA) on the microstructural and mechanical properties of mortars. The SCBA was sieved for only five minutes through a No. 200 ASTM mesh, and fully characterized by chemical composition analysis, laser ray diffraction, the physical absorption of gas, scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and X-ray diffraction (XRD) techniques. Mortar mixtures with 0, 10 and 20% UtSCBA as cement replacement and a constant 0.63 water/cementitious material ratio were prepared. Fresh properties of the mortars were obtained. The microstructural characteristics of the mortars at 1, 7, 28, 90 and 600 days were evaluated by SEM and XRD. The compressive strengths of the mortars at the same ages were then obtained. The results show that the addition of 10 and 20% UtSCBA caused a slight decrease in workability of the mortars but improved their microstructure, increasing the long-term compressive strength.

Synthesis and characterization of 7075 Al alloy–SiC composites

2020 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Rajesh Kumar Bhushan
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Electron Probe ◽  
Microscopic Analysis ◽  
Casting Process ◽  
Stir Casting ◽  
Al Alloy ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
Content Type ◽  
X Ray ◽  
7075 Al Alloy

PurposeMechanical properties are highly sensitive to the microstructure, and these are indirectly related to solidification parameters and processing conditions. AA7075 possesses lightweight and excellent properties as structural material which can be optimized with SiCp addition and a good fabrication technique.Design/methodology/approach7000 series aluminium alloys exhibit the highest mechanical properties. They are used for high-strength structural applications such as aircraft parts and sporting goods. The desirable properties of these alloys are: low density, high stiffness, specific strength, good wear resistance and creep resistance. The focus of this work is to investigate the microstructure of composites formed by the dispersion of silicon carbide particles (SiC) into AA7075 by stir casting processes. 7075 Al alloy is reinforced with 10 and 15 wt.% SiCp of size 10–20 µm by stir casting process. The composites have been characterized by X-ray diffraction and scanning electron microscopy, differential thermal analysis and electron probe microscopic analysis.FindingsSiCp distribution and interaction with AA7075 matrix have been studied. AA7075/10 wt.%/SiCp (10–20 µm) and AA7075/15 wt.%/SiCp (10–20 µm) composites microstructure showed excellent SiCp distribution into AA7075 matrix. In addition, no evidence of secondary chemical reactions has been observed in X-ray diffraction and electron probe microscopic analysis.Originality/valueLittle experimental work has been reported so far about effect of addition of 10 and 15 wt.% SiCp of size (10–20 µm) on the microstructure of 7075 Al alloy fabricated by stir casting process. The present investigation has been carried out to study the microstructure and carry out XRD, DTA and EPMA analysis of 7075 Al alloy, 10 and 15 wt.% SiCp of size (10–20 µm) composite and detect the interfacial reactions with the objective to minimize the formation of Al4C3.

Influence of B4C on enhancing mechanical properties of AA2014 aluminum matrix composites

2021 ◽  
pp. 095440622110585
Author(s):  
Memduh Kara ◽  
Tolga Coskun ◽  
Alper Gunoz
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Tensile Strength ◽  
Wear Resistance ◽  
Aluminum Matrix ◽  
Good Method ◽  
Aluminum Matrix Composites ◽  
Phase Identification ◽  
Matrix Composites ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
X Ray

Aluminum is a material with advantageous properties such as lightness, good conductivity, high plastic deformation ability, and superior corrosion resistance. However, aluminum and many aluminum alloys have disadvantages in terms of mechanical properties such as hardness, tensile strength, and wear resistance. To overcome this disadvantage of aluminum, it is a good method to add ceramic particles to the matrix. For this purpose, in this study, B4C (boron carbide)-reinforced AA2014 aluminum matrix composites were fabricated at 3%, 5%, and 7% reinforcement ratios using the stir casting method. Tensile tests, wear tests, cutting force measurements, and microhardness measurements were performed to determine the fabricated composite materials’ mechanical properties. Scanning electron microscopy and optical microscopy were used to analyze the microstructure of composite. X-ray diffraction analysis was utilized to study the phase identification. As a result of the study, it was observed that with the increase in the B4C reinforcement ratio, the mechanical properties of the aluminum matrix composite material, such as wear resistance, cutting strength, and hardness, increased. On the other hand, the change in tensile strength did not occur in this way. Tensile strength first increased and then decreased. The highest value of tensile strength was achieved at 5% B4C reinforcement. X-ray diffraction results showed that AA2014 and B4C were the fundamental elements in composites and are free from intermetallics.

Influence of ZrO2 nano particles on the behavior of mechanical and tribological properties of the AA7075 composite

2020 ◽  
pp. 239779142098152
Author(s):  
MS Prashanth Reddy ◽  
HP Raju ◽  
Nagaraj R Banapurmath ◽  
Vinod Kumar V Meti
Keyword(s):  
Matrix Material ◽  
Physical And Mechanical Properties ◽  
High Strength ◽  
Matrix Alloy ◽  
Stir Casting ◽  
Nano Particles ◽  
Test Results ◽  
Casting Technique ◽  
Mechanical And Tribological Properties ◽  
Base Matrix

A well-known AA7075 alloy used for most of the structural, aerospace, and automobile applications due to its excellent properties such as high strength, corrosion-resistant, and low density. To encourage industrialists, the physical and mechanical properties of the composite has to improve by reinforcing hard ceramic particles. In this investigation varying wt.% of hard ZrO2 (zirconium dioxide) particles (0.75, 1, 1.25, 1.5, 1.75, and 2 wt.%) are reinforced in AA7075 matrix alloy to form a composite. Motorized stir casting technique induced to distribute reinforcement particles homogeneously. The SEM micrographs reveal that uniform distribution of ZrO2 particles can be achieved after inducing motorized stir casting technique into the molten composite. The experimental test results revealed that the addition of ZrO2 particles enhanced the hardness and tensile strength of the AA7075/ZrO2 composite as compared to base matrix material. Among all composites, AA7075/1.5ZrO2 show higher hardness and strength.

Role of Nano-Sized Graphene Amine Reinforcements on Mechanical Properties of AA7076 Based MMCs

2020 ◽  
Vol 12 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nagaraj R. Banapurmath ◽  
Adarsh Patil ◽  
Anand M. Hunashyal ◽  
Vinodkumar V. Meti ◽  
Arun Y. Patil ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Structural Engineering ◽  
Matrix Material ◽  
Physical And Mechanical Properties ◽  
High Strength ◽  
Stir Casting ◽  
Homogeneous Distribution ◽  
Weight Percentage ◽  
Casting Technique ◽  
Industry Needs

Aims: AA7076 is a well-defined alloy for its excellent physical and mechanical properties such as high strength, toughness, and low density. To reach the expectations of the automobile and aerospace industry needs, the properties of AA7076 alloy has to be improved by reinforcing nano-sized graphene amine particles. Objectives: Synthesis and characterization of the AA7076 alloy reinforced with graphene nanofillers for different structural engineering applications. Methods: In this present work, nano-sized graphene amine particles were added and dispersed homogeneously using a motorized stir casting technique. AA7076/graphene amine composites were prepared by varying wt.% percent of graphene amine reinforcement particles (0.5, 0.75, 1, and 1.25 wt.% (weight-percentage)). Results: The SEM micrographs reveal the homogeneous distribution of graphene amine reinforcements along the grain boundaries of the AA7076 matrix material. The experimental test results showed that the addition of graphene amine reinforcements, the mechanical properties of the AA7076/graphene amine composite, improved as compared to the AA7076 matrix material. Conclusion: The composite with 1 wt.% graphene amine showed higher strength and hardness as compared to other reinforcements.

Microstructure Characteristics and Mechanical Properties of In Situ TiB/Ti Composites Prepared by Arc-Melting Technique

2014 ◽  
Vol 881-883 ◽  
pp. 867-871
Author(s):  
Ji Fang Lu ◽  
Zhao Hui Zhang ◽  
Fu Chi Wang
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Phase Identification ◽  
Matrix Composites ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
Matrix Microstructure ◽  
Β Phase ◽  
Arc Melting ◽  
Melting Technique ◽  
Tensile Experiment

In this paper, in situ TiB reinforced Ti-3Al, Ti-6Al and Ti-6Al-4V matrix composites were prepared by arc-melting technique utilizing the reaction between Ti and TiB2, and then forged in the α+β phase field. Phase identification was carried out via X-ray diffraction. Microstructure of the composites was studied by optical microscopy (OM) and scanning electron microscopy (SEM). Mechanical properties of the composites after forging were measured at various temperatures by tensile experiment. The results showed that Ti-6Al-4V-2TiB composite exhibits fine equiaxed matrix microstructure with a grain size of 5-10μm. The tensile strength and elongation of the composite at room temperature reached 1069MPa and 10.0%, respectively.

Fabrication and Mechanical Properties of High-Pure Ti3SiC2 Bulk Materials Directly by Hot-Pressing its Powder

2007 ◽  
Vol 336-338 ◽  
pp. 958-960
Author(s):  
Yang Song ◽  
Chang An Wang ◽  
Chun Qing Peng ◽  
Yong Huang
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Hot Pressing ◽  
Sintering Temperature ◽  
Argon Atmosphere ◽  
Phase Identification ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
Bulk Materials ◽  
Soaking Time ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Microstructure Evaluation

High-pure bulk Ti3SiC2 samples were fabricated by directly hot-pressing (HP) high-pure Ti3SiC2 powder without any additives at 1200°C to 1500°C for 0.5–2 hours in flow argon atmosphere. X-ray diffraction (XRD) and scanning electron microscope (SEM) were used for phase identification and microstructure evaluation. The fabricated Ti3SiC2 materials have relative high density with high purity, flexural strength of 500-700MPa and fracture toughness of 9-12MPa·m1/2. The influence of sintering temperature and soaking time on the mechanical properties of Ti3SiC2 materials was discussed. The sintering mechanism for Ti3SiC2 powder without any additives was considered to be related with the fragile-ductile transformation of Ti3SiC2 at 1100°C.

Development and Evaluation of Mechanical Properties of Al/Ilmenite Nanocomposite

2014 ◽  
Vol 704 ◽  
pp. 32-38
Author(s):  
Lanka Rasidhar ◽  
A. Rama Krishna ◽  
Ch. Srinivasa Rao ◽  
K. Vijaya Lakshmi
Keyword(s):  
Electron Microscopy ◽  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Secondary Phase ◽  
Stir Casting ◽  
Compression Tests ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
X Ray ◽  
The Matrix ◽  
Scanning Electron

In the present investigation, microstructure and mechanical properties of nanocomposites fabricated via stir casting were evaluated. The composites were based on Al (99.7) reinforced with ilmenite nanoparticles. The characterization of the nanoparticles and nanocomposites was investigated by scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and X-ray diffraction (XRD) facilities. Microstructure of specimens show that reasonable distribution of FeTiO3 nanoparticles in the matrix, secondary phase FeAl3 observed in the microstructure. Ultimate tensile strength and compression tests were carried out in order to identify the mechanical properties. The hardness of the composites is enhanced with the addition of nanoparticles. The optimum value for ultimate tensile and compression strength are obtained with the addition of 3 % ilmenite nanoparticles. Ductile fracture in tensile fractured samples was observed by fractrography examination.

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