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AFRICAN RESEARCH NEXUS
SHINING A SPOTLIGHT ON AFRICAN RESEARCH
engineering
Microstructure and some mechanical properties of fly ash particulate reinforced AA6061 aluminum alloy composites prepared by compocasting
Materials and Design, Volume 49, Year 2013
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Fly ash has gathered widespread attention as a potential reinforcement for aluminum matrix composites (AMCs) to enhance the properties and reduce the cost of production. Aluminum alloy AA6061 reinforced with various amounts (0, 4, 8 and 12. wt.%) of fly ash particles were prepared by compocasting method. Fly ash particles were incorporated into the semi solid aluminum melt. X-ray diffraction patterns of the prepared AMCs revealed the presence of fly ash particles without the formation of any other intermetallic compounds. The microstructures of the AMCs were analyzed using scanning electron microscopy. The AMCs were characterized with the homogeneous dispersion of fly ash particles having clear interface and good bonding to the aluminum matrix. The incorporation of fly ash particles improved the microhardness and ultimate tensile strength (UTS) of the AMCs. © 2013 Elsevier Ltd.
Authors & Co-Authors
David Raja Selvam, Jebaraj
India, Coimbatore
Karunya Institute of Technology and Sciences
Robinson Smart, D. S.
India, Coimbatore
Karunya Institute of Technology and Sciences
Dinaharan, Isaac
India, Coimbatore
Karunya Institute of Technology and Sciences
Statistics
Citations: 195
Authors: 3
Affiliations: 1
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Doi:
10.1016/j.matdes.2013.01.053
ISSN:
02641275