Open AccessEnhancement of the mechanical properties of an aluminum metal matrix nanocomposite by the hybridization technique
Author(s) -
K. Sita Rama Raju,
Vegesna Ramachandra Raju,
Penumetsa Rama Murty Raju,
S. Rajesh,
Ghosal Partha
Publication year - 2016
Publication title -
journal of materials research and technology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.832
H-Index - 44
eISSN - 2214-0697
pISSN - 2238-7854
DOI - 10.1016/j.jmrt.2015.11.005
Subject(s) - materials science , nanocomposite , composite number , ductility (earth science) , composite material , matrix (chemical analysis) , aluminium , nanoparticle , metal , accumulative roll bonding , metallurgy , nanotechnology , creep
A uniform distribution of nanoparticles in the matrix plays a prominent role in improving the composite strength. In the present investigation, two types of launching vehicles, such as aluminum powder (primary) and CNTs (secondary), are considered to uniformly carry and launch ultra-fine nanoparticles (13nm) into molten metal. The use of a secondary launching vehicle is identified to promote strengthening compared to a regular primary vehicle, as indicated by the good distribution observed from electron micrographs. CNTs are responsible for hybridizing the composite and also assist strengthening by anchoring to the matrix through the destroyed outer-walls and their axial orientation with the matrix. These results help us in attaining a strength of 197MPa and a hardness of 93 BHN, with a minimal loss in ductility for the H-3 sample
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