Mechanical characterization of B sub(4)C reinforced aluminum matrix composites produced by squeeze casting

Boron carbide (B sub(4)C) ceramic particles were used as reinforcement material to produce aluminum (Al) matrix composites by squeeze casting method. Four different B sub(4)C contents as 0, 3, 5, and 10 wt%, and three different squeeze pressures as 0, 75, and 150 MPa were used in which the samples c...

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Published in:Journal of materials research 2017-02, Vol.32 (3), p.599-605
Main Authors: Ipekoglu, Mehmet, Nekouyan, Amin, Albayrak, Onder, Altintas, Sabri
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Aluminum
Aluminum matrix composites
Chips
Mechanical properties
Particulate composites
Reinforcement
Squeeze casting
Surface roughness
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Summary:Boron carbide (B sub(4)C) ceramic particles were used as reinforcement material to produce aluminum (Al) matrix composites by squeeze casting method. Four different B sub(4)C contents as 0, 3, 5, and 10 wt%, and three different squeeze pressures as 0, 75, and 150 MPa were used in which the samples consisted of pure Al without B sub(4)C and the samples obtained without applying pressure were used as control samples. To determine the effect of squeezing pressure and the amount of B sub(4)C added on machinability and mechanical properties, average chip length and surface roughness of the samples were evaluated and hardness measurements were accomplished, yield and ultimate tensile strengths were determined, respectively. Also, the changes in density and microstructure were investigated. B sub(4)C reinforcement was found to decrease the average chip length and density of the samples while increasing the hardness and surface roughness. On the other hand, application of squeeze pressure had a positive effect on the densification and mechanical properties of the samples.
ISSN:0884-2914
2044-5326
DOI:10.1557/jmr.2016.495