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Magneto‐Acoustic Mixing Technology: A Novel Method of Processing Metal‐Matrix Nanocomposites
Author(s) -
Henderson Hunter B.,
Rios Orlando,
Bryan Zachary L.,
Heitman Cody P. K.,
Ludtka Gerard M.,
MackiewiczLudtka Gail,
Melin Alexander M.,
Manuel Michele V.
Publication year - 2014
Publication title -
advanced engineering materials
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.938
H-Index - 114
eISSN - 1527-2648
pISSN - 1438-1656
DOI - 10.1002/adem.201300534
Subject(s) - materials science , mixing (physics) , nanocomposite , magneto , matrix (chemical analysis) , cavitation , acoustic wave , magnetic field , acoustics , magnetic nanoparticles , nanoparticle , composite material , nanotechnology , mechanical engineering , magnet , physics , quantum mechanics , engineering
Magneto‐acoustic mixing technology is evaluated as a method for manufacturing metal‐matrix nanocomposites. This technology relies on the interaction of two magnetic fields to produce high‐intensity acoustic waves suitable for melt processing of liquid metals, inducing sonic cavitation and dispersing nanoparticles. Considerations for alignment of particles in the system are also considered.