Microstructure Analysis and Mechanical Properties of LM25 alloy with AC4B Nano-Composite using Gravity Die Casting Method

Casting of Aluminium alloys with zero defects would be the ultimate aim of any manufacturer. In the present work, the Alloy LM25 which was being used for the manufacturing of intricate Automobile components is compared to Alloy AC4B Nano-composite using Gravity Die Casting method. In order to invest...

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Published in:IOP conference series. Materials Science and Engineering 2019-04, Vol.507 (1), p.12023
Main Authors: Pasupathi, M, Berlin Raj, S
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Alloys
Aluminum base alloys
Automotive parts
Boron carbide
Casting
Casting alloys
Casting defects
Crystal defects
Die casting
Grain refinement
Hardness
Mechanical properties
Microstructure
Nanocomposites
Permanent mold casting
Ultimate tensile strength
Weight reduction
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Summary:Casting of Aluminium alloys with zero defects would be the ultimate aim of any manufacturer. In the present work, the Alloy LM25 which was being used for the manufacturing of intricate Automobile components is compared to Alloy AC4B Nano-composite using Gravity Die Casting method. In order to investigate the mechanical properties of the concerned materials, Tensile followed by Hardness, and Compressive tests was implemented. Microstructure investigation is examined using Scanning Electron Microscope. The outcome from micro structural study confesses the uniform distribution, grain refinement, and low porosity in Nano-composite specimen. Mechanical results affirm that addition of B4C Nano-composite leads to enhancement of yield strength, ultimate strength and hardness. The uplift in mechanical properties manifested that the type of fabrication process and particle size involved in it.
ISSN:1757-8981
1757-899X
1757-899X
DOI:10.1088/1757-899X/507/1/012023