Microstructural and abrasive wear properties of SiC reinforced aluminum-based composite produced by compocasting

作     者：Ali MAZAHERY Mohsen Ostad SHABANI 

作者机构：Karaj BranchIslamic Azad UniversityKarajIran 

出 版 物：《Transactions of Nonferrous Metals Society of China》 (中国有色金属学报（英文版）)

年 卷 期：2013年第23卷第7期

页      面：1905-1914页

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学科分类：080503[工学-材料加工工程] 08[工学] 0805[工学-材料科学与工程（可授工学、理学学位）] 080502[工学-材料学] 0802[工学-机械工程] 080201[工学-机械制造及其自动化] 

主　　题：aluminum matrix composite hardness wear Al 6061 SiC particles 

摘      要：The effect of SiC particles reinforcement with average size of 1, 5, 20 and 50 μm and volume fraction of 5%, 10% and 15% on the microstructure and tribological properties of Al-based composite was investigated. Composites were produced by applying compocasting process. Tribological properties of the unreinforced alloy and composites were studied using pin-on-disc wear tester, under dry sliding conditions at different specific loads. The influence of secondary mechanical processing with different rolling reductions on the dry sliding wear characteristics of Al matrix composites was also assessed. Hardness measurement and scanning electron microscopy were used for microstructural characterization and investigation of worn surfaces and wear debris. The proper selection of process parameter such as pouring temperature, stirring speed, stirring time, pre-heated temperature of reinforcement can all influence the quality of the fabricated composites. The porosity level of composite should be minimized and the chemical reaction between the reinforcement and matrix should be avoided.