Silicon Carbide Effect as Reinforcement on Aluminium Metal Matrix Composite

2019 ◽  
Vol 41 (4) ◽  
pp. 650-650
Author(s):  
Ali Dad Chandio Ali Dad Chandio ◽  
Muhammad Basit Ansari Muhammad Basit Ansari ◽  
Shahid Hussain Shahid Hussain ◽  
Muhammad Ali Siddiqui Muhammad Ali Siddiqui
Keyword(s):  
Silicon Carbide ◽  
Stress Transfer ◽  
Stir Casting ◽  
Powder Metallurgy Method ◽  
Casting Method ◽  
Morphological Evaluation ◽  
Sic Particulates ◽  
Dislocation Strengthening ◽  
Sic Composites ◽  
Aluminium Metal

In the present study aluminium silicon carbide (Al/SiC) composites were prepared by powder metallurgical method. The mechanical and morphological evaluation were studied upon the variation of reinforcements percentages i.e.10, 15 and 20 wt.% of SiC powder were used as the reinforcements in aluminium matrix. The comparison of powder metallurgy method with stir casting method of Al/ (SiC) composites preparation was performed and the particle reinforcements were visualized through Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM). The results demonstrated increased hardness with increasing wt. % of SiC particles. This was attributed to efficient stress transfer and dislocation strengthening. In addition, the densification behaviour of the composites was also studied and SiC particulates were found to exhibit profound effect on composites density.

scholarly journals Mechanical Properties and Tribological Behaviour of Reinforced Aluminium Metal Matrix Composites

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (6) ◽  
pp. 1191-1195
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Silicon Carbide ◽  
Wear Test ◽  
Stir Casting ◽  
Matrix Composites ◽  
Tribological Behaviour ◽  
Casting Method ◽  
Weight Percentage ◽  
Mechanical And Tribological Properties ◽  
Aluminium Metal

This paper focuses the Mechanical properties and tribological behaviour of aluminium (6063) metal which are reinforced with silicon carbide and graphite. Different percentages like7 %, 10%, 12% of silicon carbide and 3%, 5%, 8% of Graphite were added for reinforcement. The manufacturing of components is made by using stir casting method. Mechanical properties like (fatigue, impact, micro structure) and wear test are carried out in this paper. The result concluded that there is an increase in the mechanical and tribological properties with increase in weight percentage of reinforcement.

Aluminum-Silicon Carbide Composites for Enhanced Physio-Mechanical Properties

2012 ◽  
Vol 576 ◽  
pp. 370-373 ◽  
Author(s):  
D. Sujan ◽  
C.W. Yeo ◽  
Muhammad Ekhlasur Rahman ◽  
M. Mohan Reddy ◽  
Md Abdul Maleque ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Silicon Carbide ◽  
Metal Matrix ◽  
Physical And Mechanical Properties ◽  
Weight Fraction ◽  
Stir Casting ◽  
Casting Method ◽  
Aluminum Silicon Carbide ◽  
Particulate Reinforced ◽  
Aluminium Metal

Stir casting method is used in the production of SiC reinforced-aluminium metal matrix composite (AMMC) to enhance the properties of base metal. Different weight fraction of Silicon carbide, SiC (5 wt%, 10 wt% and 15 wt %) particulate-reinforced AMMCs are fabricated and characterizations of physical and mechanical properties of the materials are performed based on the experimental. The microstructure of the fabricated composite material are studied and analyzed. The results indicate that the mechanical properties of the composite, including yield strength, tensile strength and hardness are enhanced by the increment of the weight fraction of reinforcing phase. Nevertheless, the elongation and fracture toughness of the composite decreased as the reinforcing phase increased. This is mainly due to the brittleness of the SiC particles which act as micro void initiator.

AlSi-SiC Composites for Automotive Brake Rotor

2020 ◽  
Vol 835 ◽  
pp. 178-185
Author(s):  
Fatma Firouz ◽  
Atef Daoud ◽  
Malak Abou El-Khair
Keyword(s):  
Solution Treatment ◽  
Stir Casting ◽  
Primary Phase ◽  
Casting Method ◽  
Sic Particles ◽  
Brake Rotor ◽  
Eutectic Si ◽  
Sic Composites ◽  
Brake Rotors ◽  
Automotive Brake

This manuscript investigates the Fabrication and Microstructure of Automotive Brake Rotor Made of AlSi-SiC Composites. This work is oriented toward fabrication of automotive brake rotors from Al-9Si and Al-12Si reinforced with 10 and 20% SiC particles using stir-casting method. The brake rotors were subjected to heat treatment. Aging behavior showed that hardness increased with the addition of SiC reinforcements by 104%, comparing to solution treatment condition. Also, the addition of SiC particles accelerates formation of precipitates. Microstructure of brake rotors made of composite revealed uniform distribution of SiC particles, primary phase (⍺-Al) and modified eutectic Si. EDX analysis showed the presence of Al, Mg and O at the interface between matrix and SiC particles.

Heat Treatment and Analysis of Al- 7005 Alloys Reinforced with Sic Metal Composite

2018 ◽  
Vol 7 (3.34) ◽  
pp. 376
Author(s):  
Arun. A ◽  
Dr V.Sathiyamoorthy ◽  
Amirthalingam. P ◽  
Manikandan A ◽  
Manikandan K ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Heat Treatment ◽  
Silicon Carbide ◽  
Physical Properties ◽  
Aluminium Alloy ◽  
Treatment Process ◽  
Stir Casting ◽  
Metal Composite ◽  
Casting Method ◽  
Mechanical And Physical Properties ◽  
6061 Aluminium Alloy

This paper deals with the 7005 aluminium alloy characterization which has similar physical properties to 6061 aluminium alloy, depending on the temper, may be slightly stronger. To increase their mechanical and physical properties silicon carbide had been introduced in it as reinforcement. Based on mass three different compositional were made and mixed thoroughly, and cast. Stir casting method is used for casting proportioned alloys. Heat treatment process is carried out after casting the alloy is mixed in the three proper compositions. Mechanical properties like hardness, Tensile strength and impact strength were conducted and analyzed. Properties can be altered in a better way using silicon carbide as an reinforcement in aluminium-7005.  

Influence of Graphite Reinforcement on Mechanical Properties of Aluminum-Boron Carbide Composites

2013 ◽  
Vol 845 ◽  
pp. 398-402 ◽  
Author(s):  
Chinnasamy Muthazhagan ◽  
A. Gnanavelbabu ◽  
G.B. Bhaskar ◽  
K. Rajkumar
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Heat Treatment ◽  
Boron Carbide ◽  
Aluminum Matrix ◽  
Stir Casting ◽  
Matrix Composites ◽  
Casting Method ◽  
Volume Percentage ◽  
Conventional Heat Treatment ◽  
Aluminium Metal

This paper deals with the mechanical properties in conventional heat treatment of Al (6061)-B4C-Graphite. Aluminium Metal Matrix Composites (MMC) is fabricated through two step stir casting method. The composites were fabricated with various volume percentage levels as Aluminium reinforced with (5, 10 &15%) Boron Carbide and (5,10 & 15%) of Graphite. Fabricated composites were subjected to conventional heat treatment for enhancing the mechanical properties. Influences of Graphite reinforcement on mechanical properties of Aluminum-Boron carbide composites were analyzed. The microstructure studies were also carried out. It is observed that increasing the graphite content within the aluminum matrix results in significant decrease in ductility, hardness, ultimate tensile strength. The addition of boron carbide conversely increased the hardness of the composites.

scholarly journals Influence of Nanosized Silicon Carbide on Dimensional Stability of Al/SiC Nanocomposite

2008 ◽  
Vol 2008 ◽  
pp. 1-4 ◽  
Author(s):  
S. M. Zebarjad ◽  
S. A. Sajjadi ◽  
E. Z. Vahid Karimi
Keyword(s):  
Silicon Carbide ◽  
Dimensional Stability ◽  
Length Change ◽  
High Energy ◽  
Powder Metallurgy Method ◽  
Heating Rates ◽  
Standard Samples ◽  
High Energy Ball Mill ◽  
Energy Ball ◽  
Sic Composites

This study concentrated on the role of particle size of silicon carbide (SiC) on dimensional stability of aluminum. Three kinds of Al/SiC composite reinforced with different SiC particle sizes (25 μm, 5 μm, and 70 nm) were produced using a high-energy ball mill. The standard samples were fabricated using powder metallurgy method. The samples were heated from room temperature up to500∘Cin a dilatometer at different heating rates, that is, 10, 30, 40, and60∘C/min. The results showed that for all materials, there was an increase in length change as temperature increased and the temperature sensitivity of aluminum decreased in the presence of both micro- and nanosized silicon carbide. At the same condition, dimensional stability of Al/SiC nanocomposite was better than conventional Al/SiC composites.

scholarly journals Fabrication and Investigation of Mechanical Properties of SiC Particulate Reinforced AA5052 Metal Matrix Composite

2020 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 26-36
Author(s):  
Murlidhar Patel ◽  
Sushanta Kumar Sahu ◽  
Mukesh Kumar Singh
Keyword(s):  
Compressive Strength ◽  
Metal Matrix Composite ◽  
Matrix Composite ◽  
Metal Matrix ◽  
Stir Casting ◽  
Processing Route ◽  
Matrix Composites ◽  
Sic Particulates ◽  
Particulate Reinforced ◽  
Aluminium Metal

In this present research particulate reinforced aluminium metal matrix composites are developed by using sand mould and liquid stir casting processing route in which AA5052 reinforced with 5 wt. % SiC particulates of 63µm particle size. The density, porosity, micro-hardness, and compressive strength of SiC particulate reinforced AA5052 MMC were investigated and compared these properties with similar properties of unreinforced AA5052. The microstructure of the developed composite was also analysed by using optical microscopy, SEM, and XRD. Developed particulate reinforced Al metal matrix composite gives improved hardness and compressive strength as compared to the unreinforced AA5052. The addition of 5 wt. % SiC particulates increases the density of AA5052.

scholarly journals Effect of Holding Time on Density and Morphological Property of Aluminium Composite Using Recycled Materials by Stir Casting Method

2018 ◽  
Vol 7 (4.30) ◽  
pp. 429
Author(s):  
Awwal Hussain Nuhu ◽  
Suzi Salwah Binti Jikan ◽  
Saliza Binti Asman ◽  
Nur Azam Bin Badarulzaman ◽  
Dagaci Muhammad Zago
Keyword(s):  
Metal Matrix ◽  
Stir Casting ◽  
Optical Microscope ◽  
Holding Time ◽  
Matrix Composites ◽  
Aluminium Composite ◽  
Casting Method ◽  
Recycled Materials ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Aluminium Metal

Aluminium metal matrix composites were fabricated from recycled materials via stir casting method. The composites differed in their holding time (ht) that is 30 minutes, 45 minutes and 60 minutes accordingly. The microstructures of the composites were analysed using optical microscope as well as scanning electron microscope in order to examine their morphological make-up. The average densities of the composites were determined and compared with one another. There is no significant difference between average densities of the fabricated composites. The observations revealed that varying the ht has greater impact the composites’ morphology, particularly on those composites which have been fabricated at 60 minutes ht.

PROPERTIES OF ALUMINIUM/ELECTROLESS Ni-COATED SiC COMPOSITES - A REVIEW

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 381-391
Author(s):  
H. Odiwo ◽  
K. A. Bello ◽  
M. Abdulwahab ◽  
A. A. Adebisi ◽  
M. A. Maleque
Keyword(s):  
Heat Treatment ◽  
Sol Gel ◽  
Direct Interaction ◽  
Casting Process ◽  
Electroless Nickel ◽  
Matrix Alloy ◽  
Stir Casting ◽  
Nickel Deposition ◽  
Sic Particulates ◽  
Sic Composites

The combination of properties of Al/SiC composites make them very attractive materials for applications in automotive and aerospace industries. Several techniques are used in developing Al/SiC composites but stir casting process is most commonly used because it is the simplest and cost effective technique. However, composites produced via stir casting suffer from limitations such as low wettability and inadequate bonding between the molten Al & SiC particulates and the formation of degrading interfacial products like aluminum carbide (Al4C3) which degrades the mechanical properties of the composite. Some of the techniques to improve Al-SiC wettability include addition of surface active elements such as magnesium, heat treatment of particles and application of metallic coating on the reinforcements before addition to the melt. Wetting agents alter the composition of the matrix alloy, while heat treatment of the reinforcement does not completely prevent the formation of Al4C3 when utilized. To reduce the direct interaction and promote wetting between reinforcements and molten aluminum during processing, the surface of SiC particulates can be modified by coating via oxidation, sol-gel and electroless processes. Of all these methods, electroless nickel deposition produces the best coatings with uniform thickness and adequate strength. In the present study, influence of electroless nickel-coating of SiC on the mechanical, corrosion and microstructural properties of Al/SiC composite has been evaluated. Finally, it can be concluded that the Ni and Ni3P intermetallic phases produced via electroless coating improves the wettability between the SiC and molten aluminium leading to enhanced properties of the composite.

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