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Metal matrix composites: production by the stir casting method
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In this paper, the relatively low cost stir casting technique is evaluated for use in the production of silicon carbide/aluminium alloy MMCs, and the technical difficulties associated with attaining a uniform distribution of reinforcement, good wettability between substances, and a low porosity material are presented and discussed.About:
This article is published in Journal of Materials Processing Technology.The article was published on 1999-08-30. It has received 1153 citations till now.read more
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Recent progress in the development and properties of novel metal matrix nanocomposites reinforced with carbon nanotubes and graphene nanosheets
Sie Chin Tjong,Sie Chin Tjong +1 more
TL;DR: In this article, the authors focus on the recent development in the synthesis, property characterization and application of aluminum, magnesium, and transition metal-based composites reinforced with carbon nanotubes and graphene nanosheets.
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Aluminium matrix hybrid composites: a review of reinforcement philosophies; mechanical, corrosion and tribological characteristics
Michael Oluwatosin Bodunrin,Michael Oluwatosin Bodunrin,Kenneth Kanayo Alaneme,Kenneth Kanayo Alaneme,Lesley H. Chown,Lesley H. Chown,Lesley H. Chown +6 more
TL;DR: A review of different combinations of reinforcing materials used in the processing of hybrid aluminium matrix composites and how it affects the mechanical, corrosion and wear performance of the materials is presented in this paper.
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Influence of stirring speed and stirring time on distribution of particles in cast metal matrix composite
TL;DR: In this paper, high silicon content aluminium alloy-silicon carbide metal matrix composite material, with 10%SiC were successfully synthesized, using different stirring speeds and stirring times The microstructure of the produced composites was examined by optical microscope and scanning electron microscope The Brinell hardness test was performed on the composite specimens from base of the cast to top.
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Microstructure and mechanical properties of Al-Al2O3 micro and nano composites fabricated by stir casting
TL;DR: In this article, a three-step mixing method was used to improve the wettability and distribution of reinforcement particles within the matrix, which included heat treatment of micro and nano Al2O3 particles, injection of heat-treated particles, and stirring the melt at different speeds.
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A review on the production of metal matrix composites through stir casting – Furnace design, properties, challenges, and research opportunities
TL;DR: In this article, a bottom tapping stir casting furnace with electromagnetic and ultrasonic stirrer along with squeeze attachment is recommended for the production of metal matrix composites, based on the critical assessment of the literature, especially the mechanical properties of the produced MMCs.
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The fabrication of metal matrix composites by a pressureless infiltration technique
TL;DR: In this article, a technique for fabricating metal matrix composites by the spontaneous (pressureless) infiltration of filler preforms with molten aluminium alloys is described, and the effects of processing variables, such as alloy chemistry, process temperature, and filler material, on the infiltration kinetics and resultant microstructures are discussed.
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Casting of SiC reinforced metal matrix composites
TL;DR: In this paper, a thermal lag model was proposed to explain the concentration of SiC particles in the interdendritic regions of two aluminium alloys (A536 and 6061).
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The solidification microstructure of particulate reinforced aluminium/SiC composites
TL;DR: In this article, the authors consider the factors influencing the production and microstructure of cast Al-SiC composites and show that SiC particles are rejected ahead of the meniscus to be eventually trapped in the interdendritic regions.
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Microstructural aspects of aluminium-silicon carbide particulate composites produced by a casting method
TL;DR: In this article, the microstructure of SiC-reinforced aluminium alloys produced by this method are considered and it is shown that the SiC stability in the melt is dependent on the matrix alloy involved and that only alloys with high silicon contents have a low reactivity with this reinforcement.
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Microstructure evolution during solidification of DRMMCs (Discontinuously reinforced metal matrix composites): State of art
TL;DR: In this paper, the authors address the concept of a particle distribution map which can help in predicting particle distribution under different solidification conditions, and present a method to obtain composites with tailored microstructures.