scholarly journals Adding TiC Nanoparticles to Magnesium Alloy ZK60A for Strength/Ductility Enhancement

2011 ◽  
Vol 2011 ◽  
pp. 1-9 ◽  
Author(s):  
Muralidharan Paramsothy ◽  
Jimmy Chan ◽  
Richard Kwok ◽  
Manoj Gupta
Keyword(s):  
Failure Strain ◽  
Intermetallic Phase ◽  
Hot Extrusion ◽  
Longitudinal Direction ◽  
Solidification Processing ◽  
Nanoparticle Distribution ◽  
Compressive Response ◽  
Tic Nanoparticles ◽  
Work Of Fracture ◽  
Tic Nanoparticle

ZK60A nanocomposite containing TiC nanoparticles was fabricated using solidification processing followed by hot extrusion. The ZK60A nanocomposite exhibited similar grain size to monolithic ZK60A and significantly reduced presence of intermetallic phase, reasonable TiC nanoparticle distribution, nondominant (0 0 0 2) texture in the longitudinal direction, and 16% lower hardness than monolithic ZK60A. Compared to monolithic ZK60A (in tension), the ZK60A nanocomposite simultaneously exhibited higher 0.2% TYS, UTS, failure strain, and work of fracture (WOF) (+13%, +15%, +76%, and +106%, resp.). Also, compared to monolithic ZK60A (in compression), the ZK60A nanocomposite exhibited lower 0.2% CYS (−17%) and higher UCS, failure strain, and WOF (+11%, +29%, and +34%, resp.). The beneficial effect of adding TiC nanoparticles on the enhanced tensile and compressive response of ZK60A is investigated in this paper.

scholarly journals TiC Nanoparticle Addition to Enhance the Mechanical Response of Hybrid Magnesium Alloy

2012 ◽  
Vol 2012 ◽  
pp. 1-9 ◽  
Author(s):  
Muralidharan Paramsothy ◽  
Jimmy Chan ◽  
Richard Kwok ◽  
Manoj Gupta
Keyword(s):  
Magnesium Alloy ◽  
Yield Strength ◽  
Mechanical Response ◽  
Failure Strain ◽  
Hot Extrusion ◽  
Longitudinal Direction ◽  
Tensile Yield Strength ◽  
Compressive Yield Strength ◽  
Nanoparticle Distribution ◽  
Tic Nanoparticle

A hybrid magnesium alloy nanocomposite containing TiC nanoparticle reinforcement was fabricated using solidification processing followed by hot extrusion. The nanocomposite exhibited similar grain size to the monolithic hybrid alloy, reasonable TiC nanoparticle distribution, nondominant (0 0 0 2) texture in the longitudinal direction, and 16% higher hardness than the monolithic hybrid alloy. Compared to the monolithic hybrid alloy, the nanocomposite simultaneously exhibited higher tensile yield strength (0.2% TYS), ultimate tensile strength (UTS), failure strain, and work of fracture (WOF) (+14%, +7%, +81%, and +92%, resp.). Compared to the monolithic hybrid alloy, the nanocomposite exhibited lower compressive yield strength (0.2% CYS) and higher ultimate compressive strength (UCS), failure strain, and WOF (–11%, +7%, +4%, and +15%, resp.). The advantageous effects of TiC nanoparticle addition on the enhancement of tensile and compressive properties of the hybrid magnesium alloy are investigated in this paper.

scholarly journals The Overall Effects of AlN Nanoparticle Addition to Hybrid Magnesium Alloy AZ91/ZK60A

2012 ◽  
Vol 2012 ◽  
pp. 1-8 ◽  
Author(s):  
Muralidharan Paramsothy ◽  
Jimmy Chan ◽  
Richard Kwok ◽  
Manoj Gupta
Keyword(s):  
Magnesium Alloy ◽  
Yield Strength ◽  
Failure Strain ◽  
Hot Extrusion ◽  
Longitudinal Direction ◽  
Tensile Yield Strength ◽  
Compressive Yield Strength ◽  
Compressive Properties ◽  
Nanoparticle Distribution ◽  
Magnesium Alloy Az91

A hybrid magnesium alloy nanocomposite containing AlN nanoparticle reinforcement was fabricated using solidification processing followed by hot extrusion. The nanocomposite exhibited similar grain size to the monolithic hybrid alloy, reasonable AlN and intermetallic nanoparticle distribution, nondominant(0 0 0 2)texture in the longitudinal direction, and 17% higher hardness than the monolithic hybrid alloy. Compared to the monolithic hybrid alloy, the nanocomposite exhibited higher tensile yield strength (0.2% TYS) and ultimate tensile strength (UTS) without significant compromise in failure strain and energy absorbed until fracture (EA) (+5%, +5%, −14% and −10%, resp.). Compared to the monolithic hybrid alloy, the nanocomposite exhibited unchanged compressive yield strength (0.2% CYS) and higher ultimate compressive strength (UCS), failure strain, and EA (+1%, +6%, +24%, and +6%, resp.). The overall effects of AlN nanoparticle addition on the tensile and compressive properties of the hybrid magnesium alloy is investigated in this paper.

scholarly journals Si3N4 Nanoparticle Addition to Concentrated Magnesium Alloy AZ81: Enhanced Tensile Ductility and Compressive Strength

2012 ◽  
Vol 2012 ◽  
pp. 1-8 ◽  
Author(s):  
Muralidharan Paramsothy ◽  
Xing He Tan ◽  
Jimmy Chan ◽  
Richard Kwok ◽  
Manoj Gupta
Keyword(s):  
Compressive Strength ◽  
Magnesium Alloy ◽  
Failure Strain ◽  
Tensile Ductility ◽  
Hot Extrusion ◽  
Longitudinal Direction ◽  
Dual Function ◽  
Monolithic Alloy ◽  
Nanoparticle Distribution ◽  
Beneficial Effects

This study is aimed at understanding the tensile ductility and compressive strength-enhancing dual function of nanoparticles in a concentrated magnesium alloy (AZ81) nanocomposite. Si3N4 nanoparticles were selected for reinforcement purposes due to the known affinity between magnesium and nitrogen. AZ81 magnesium alloy was reinforced with Si3N4 nanoparticles using solidification processing followed by hot extrusion. The nanocomposite exhibited similar grain size and hardness to the monolithic alloy, reasonable nanoparticle distribution, and nondominant (0 0 0 2) texture in the longitudinal direction. Compared to the monolithic alloy in tension, the nanocomposite exhibited higher failure strain (+23%) without significant compromise in strength, and higher energy absorbed until fracture (EA) (+27%). Compared to the monolithic alloy in compression, the nanocomposite exhibited similar failure strain (+3%) with significant increase in strength (up to +20%) and higher EA (+24%). The beneficial effects of Si3N4 nanoparticle addition on tensile ductility and compressive strength dual enhancement of AZ81 alloy are discussed in this paper.

Processing and Microstructure Characteristics of As-Cast A356 Alloys Manufactured via Ultrasonic Cavitation during Solidification

2017 ◽  
Vol 36 (4) ◽  
pp. 381-387 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yang Xuan ◽  
Shian Jia ◽  
Laurentiu Nastac
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
A356 Alloy ◽  
Matrix Alloy ◽  
Ultrasonic Cavitation ◽  
Solidification Processing ◽  
Sic Nanoparticles ◽  
Nanoparticle Distribution ◽  
Microstructure Characteristics ◽  
The Matrix ◽  
Cast Microstructure

AbstractRecent studies have showed that the microstructure and mechanical properties of A356 alloy can be significantly improved when ultrasonic cavitation and solidification processing is used. This is because during the fabrication of A356 castings, ultrasonic cavitation processing plays an important role in degassing and refining the as-cast microstructure. In the present study, A356 alloy and Al2O3/SiC nanoparticles are used as the matrix alloy and the reinforcements, respectively. Nanoparticles are injected into the molten alloy and dispersed by ultrasonic cavitation. Ultrasonic cavitation was also applied during solidification of these nanocomposites. The microstructure and nanoparticle distribution of the cast samples have been investigated in detail. The current experimental results indicated that ultrasonic cavitation during solidification will greatly improve the microstructure of the samples. Al2O3 and SiC nanoparticle reinforced nanocomposites have different nanoparticle distributions in the matrix.

Enhancing Mechanical Properties of AZ31 Magnesium Alloy Through Simultaneous Addition of Aluminum and Nano-Al2O3

2010 ◽  
Author(s):  
S. Han ◽  
M. E. Alam ◽  
A. M. S. Hamouda ◽  
Q. B. Nguyen ◽  
M. Gupta
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Coefficient Of Thermal Expansion ◽  
Hot Extrusion ◽  
Microstructural Characterization ◽  
Az31 Alloy ◽  
Deposition Technique ◽  
The Matrix ◽  
Characterization Studies ◽  
Melt Deposition ◽  
Work Of Fracture

In the present study, AZ31-Al2O3-Al magnesium nano-composites were successfully synthesized using an innovative disintegrated melt deposition technique followed by hot extrusion. Microstructural characterization studies revealed uniaxial grain size, reasonably uniform distribution of particulates/intermetallics in the matrix and minimal porosity. Physical properties characterization revealed that addition of both nano-Al2O3 and Al reduced the coefficient of thermal expansion (CTE) of monolithic AZ31. The presence of both Al2O3 particulates and aluminum also assisted in improving overall mechanical properties including microhardness, UTS, ductility and work of fracture of AZ31. The results suggest that these composites have significant potential in diverse engineering applications when compared to AZ31 alloy.

Fabrication and Properties of High Strength Al-8Fe-2Mo-2V-1Zr Alloy Produced by Melt Spinning Techniques

2006 ◽  
Vol 510-511 ◽  
pp. 854-857 ◽  
Author(s):  
Taek Kyun Jung ◽  
Dong Suk Lee ◽  
Mok Soon Kim ◽  
Won Yong Kim
Keyword(s):  
Particle Size ◽  
Yield Strength ◽  
Melt Spinning ◽  
Room Temperature ◽  
Intermetallic Phase ◽  
Hot Extrusion ◽  
High Strength ◽  
Extrusion Temperature ◽  
Grain Structure ◽  
Melt Spun

High strength Al-8Fe-2Mo-2V-1Zr (wt.%) alloys fabricated by a melt spinning and a hot extrusion process were produced to correlate the microstructure and mechanical property. Melt spun ribbon prepared by single roll melt spinner showed a cellular structure with an average size of 10nm and Al-Fe based intermetallic dispersoid of less than 10nm in particle size. The melt spun ribbon obtained was then pulverized to make a powder shape followed by hot extrusion at 648K, 673K, 723K and 773K in extrusion ratio of 5 to 1, respectively. Equiaxed grain structure containing Al-Fe based intermetallic phase was observed in all extruded specimens. According to increasing extrusion temperature, the grain size increased and particle size of intermetallic dispersoid. The lattice parameter increased from 0.4051nm to 0.4059 nm with increasing extrusion temperature from 648K to 773K, those values were larger than that obtained in pure Al (0.4049nm). Yield strength of the specimen extruded at 648K measured to 956MPa at room temperature, 501MPa at 573K and 83MPa at 773K, respectively. With increasing extrusion temperature yield strength decreased significantly at room temperature and even in the intermediate temperature range, while no noticeable difference in yield strength was observed at 773K.

An investigation into the effect of ball milling of reinforcement on the enhanced mechanical response of magnesium

2011 ◽  
Vol 45 (24) ◽  
pp. 2483-2493 ◽  
Author(s):  
Meisam Kouhi Habibi ◽  
Khin Sandar Tun ◽  
Manoj Gupta
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Mechanical Response ◽  
Failure Strain ◽  
Hot Extrusion ◽  
Microstructural Characterization ◽  
Microwave Assisted ◽  
The Matrix ◽  
Rapid Sintering ◽  
Powder Metallurgy Route ◽  
Magnesium Composites

Magnesium composites containing as-received and ball-milled (B) Al particles were synthesized through powder metallurgy route using microwave-assisted rapid sintering technique followed by hot extrusion. Microstructural characterization revealed fairly uniform distribution of both as-received and ball-milled (up to 1.626 vol.%) Al particles in the matrix and reduction in average matrix grain size. Compared to monolithic Mg, Mg/Al, and Mg/Al (B) composites exhibited significantly higher strengths and failure strains. The results revealed that strength and failure strain (up to 1.626 vol.% Al) of composites containing ball-milled Al particles remained higher compared to composites containing as-received Al particles. Compared to monolithic Mg, Mg/1.626Al (B) composite exhibited the best mechanical properties improvement with an increase of 78%, 79%, 87%, and 225%, in 0.2%YS, UTS, failure strain and WOF, respectively, while for Mg/1.626Al composite, the improvement was 51%, 53%, 65% and 142%, respectively. The effects of as-received and ball-milled Al particles contribution on the enhancement of mechanical properties of Mg is investigated in this article.

Selective Enhancement of Tensile/Compressive Strength and Ductility of AZ31 Magnesium Alloy via Nano-Al2O3 Reinforcement Integration Method Alteration

2009 ◽  
Vol 618-619 ◽  
pp. 423-427 ◽  
Author(s):  
Muralidharan Paramsothy ◽  
Syed Fida Hassan ◽  
Nguyen Quy Bau ◽  
Narasimalu Srikanth ◽  
Manoj Gupta
Keyword(s):  
Integration Method ◽  
Intermetallic Particle ◽  
Hot Extrusion ◽  
Particle Sizes ◽  
Compressive Properties ◽  
Nanoparticle Distribution ◽  
Tension And Compression ◽  
Al2o3 Nanoparticle ◽  
Selective Enhancement ◽  
Strength And Ductility

Two new AZ31 nanocomposites containing Al2O3 nanoparticle reinforcement were fabricated with different reinforcement integration methods using solidification processing followed by hot extrusion. Each nanocomposite had similar composition (Al and Zn contents), microstructure (grain and intermetallic particle sizes, Al2O3 nanoparticle distribution) and hardness. However, the first nanocomposite had better overall tensile properties compared to the second nanocomposite. Also, the second nanocomposite exhibited better overall compressive properties compared to the first nanocomposite. On the whole, the second nanocomposite was more deformable in tension and compression than the first nanocomposite. The effect of reinforcement integration method on the tensile and compressive properties of the AZ31- Al2O3 nanocomposites is investigated in this paper.

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