| publication name | Mechanical, Microstructure & Tribological Properties of PM Al-25%Si/Al2O3 Composites |
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| Authors | S. F. Moustafa, A. M. Gaafer. , A. Alakabawy , M. I. Algzzar , |
| year | 2006 |
| keywords | PM, Al-25Si, Composites, Al2O3 |
| journal | First Afro-Asian Conference on Advanced Materials Science and Technology |
| volume | Not Available |
| issue | Not Available |
| pages | Not Available |
| publisher | First Afro-Asian Conference on Advanced Materials Science and Technology |
| Local/International | International |
| Paper Link | Not Available |
| Full paper | download |
| Supplementary materials | Not Available |
Abstract
The processing of Al-25%Si alloy reinforced by 0, 5, 10 and 15wt. % Al2O3 using PM technique by mixing of powder in a double cone mixer, warm compaction of composite powder followed by sintering at temperature of 550ã C for one hour. The mechanical properties, microstructure features, electrical resistivity and wear rate were measured. The results show that the powder of (Al-25%Si) produced by atomization is almost spherical in shape with average particle size of 150µm, apparent density of 0.949g/cm3 and flow rate of 22 s / 50gm. Optical investigation of sintered specimens shows a fairly good distribution of reinforced alumina particles through out the microstructure. Compressive strength increases by adding Al2O3 reinforcement but exhibits a low ductility. Hardness value increases directly by the increase of reinforcement percent. Composites containing 15% Al2O3 exhibits a high hardness (152 Hv) and excellent wear resistance.