scholarly journals Analysis of the properties of a Cu-Al2-O3 sintered system based on ultra fine and nanocomposite powders

2007 ◽  
Vol 39 (2) ◽  
pp. 145-152 ◽  
Author(s):  
Z. Andjic ◽  
M. Korac ◽  
Z. Kamberovic ◽  
A. Vujovic ◽  
M. Tasic
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Chemical Method ◽  
Elevated Temperatures ◽  
Hydrogen Atmosphere ◽  
Scanning Electronic Microscopy ◽  
Electronic Microscopy ◽  
Composite Powders ◽  
Nanocomposite Powders ◽  
Final Composition

In this paper synthesis of a composite based on Cu-Al2O3 by a thermo-chemical method is shown along with a comparative analysis of the properties of the obtained nanocomposite sintered samples, which are characterized by a good combination of electric-mechanical properties, suitable for work at elevated temperatures. Ultra fine and nanocrystal powder Cu-Al2O3 is obtained by a chemical method, starting from water solutions of nitrates up to achieving the requested composition with 3 and 5% of Al2O3. Synthesis of composite powders has been developed through several stages: drying by spraying, oxidation of the obtained powder of precursor and then reduction by hydrogen until the final composition of nanocomposite powder is achieved. After characterization of the obtained powders, which comprised examination by the Scanning Electronic Microscopy (SEM) method and X-ray-structure analysis (RDA), the powders were compacted with compacting pressure of 500 MPa. Sintering of the obtained samples was performed in the hydrogen atmosphere in isothermal conditions at temperatures of 800 and 900oC for 30, 60, 90 and 120 minutes. Characterization of the obtained Cu-Al2O3 of the nanocomposite sintered system comprised examination of microstructure by the Scanning Electronic Microscopy (SEM), as well as examining of electric mechanical properties. The obtained results show a homogenous distribution of dispersoides in the structure, as well as good mechanical and electric properties. .

scholarly journals Cold sintering of Fe-Ag and Fe-Cu by consolidation in high pressure gradient

2019 ◽  
pp. 67-74
Author(s):  
A. F. Sharipova ◽  
S. G. Psakhie ◽  
I. Gotman ◽  
M. I. Lerner ◽  
A. S. Lozhkomoev ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
High Pressure ◽  
Pressure Gradient ◽  
High Energy ◽  
Mechanical Tests ◽  
Hydrogen Atmosphere ◽  
Full Density ◽  
Composite Powders ◽  
Powder Particles ◽  
Nanocomposite Powders

The paper states the results of obtaining Fe—Ag and Fe—Cu dense nanocomposites from composite powders consolidated by cold sintering in the high pressure gradient, as well as from nanosize powders of silver (Ag), iron (Fe) and copper (Cu). The results of mechanical tests conducted on Fe—Ag and Fe—Cu nanocomposites are provided. Nanocomposite powders were obtained by high energy attrition milling of carbonyl iron (Fe) micron scale powder and nanosize silver oxide powder (Ag2O), as well as iron and cuprous oxide (Cu2O) nanopowders. High resolution scanning electron microscopy was used to study the microstructure. Compacts featuring approximately 70 % of full density were annealed in hydrogen atmosphere to reduce silver and cuprous oxides to metals and to remove oxide layers from the surface of iron powder particles. This was followed by cold sintering — consolidation under high pressure at a room temperature. The data on specimen density dependence on pressure in the range of 0,25 —3,0 GPa were obtained. Densities were above 95 % of the full density for all nanocomposites, and close to 100 % of the full density under 3,0 GPa for Ag and Cu powders. High mechanical properties in three-point bending and compression were observed for all nanocomposites. It was found that mechanical properties of nanocomposites are substantially higher as compared with composites obtained from micron scale powders. Higher ductility was observed in Fe—Ag and Fe—Cu nanocomposites as compared with specimens obtained from nanostructured Fe.

Enhancing the Thermal and Mechanical Characteristics of Polyvinyl Alcohol (PVA)-Hemp Protein Particles (HPP) Composites

2021 ◽  
Vol 36 (2) ◽  
pp. 137-143
Author(s):  
S. A. Awad
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Elevated Temperatures ◽  
Composite Films ◽  
Tensile Tests ◽  
Mechanical Analysis ◽  
Decomposition Temperature ◽  
Scanning Calorimetry ◽  
Solution Casting Method ◽  
Protein Particles

Abstract This paper aims to describe the thermal, mechanical, and surface properties of a PVA/HPP blend whereby the film was prepared using a solution casting method. The improvements in thermal and mechanical properties of HPP-based PVA composites were investigated. The characterization of pure PVA and PVA composite films included tensile tests, thermogravimetric analysis (TGA), and differential scanning calorimetry (DSC). The results of TGA and DSC indicated that the addition of HPP increased the thermal decomposition temperature of the composites. Mechanical properties are significantly improved in PVA/HPP composites. The thermal stability of the PVA composite increased with the increase of HPP filler content. The tensile strength increased from 15.74 ± 0.72 MPa to 27.54 ± 0.45 MPa and the Young’s modulus increased from 282.51 ± 20.56 MPa to 988.69 ± 42.64 MPa for the 12 wt% HPP doped sample. Dynamic mechanical analysis (DMA) revealed that at elevated temperatures, enhanced mechanical properties because of the presence of HPP was even more noticeable. Morphological observations displayed no signs of agglomeration of HPP fillers even in composites with high HPP loading.

Characterization of Shivirtui Zeolite Modified with Aluminum Oxyhydroxide Nanofibers

2019 ◽  
Vol 942 ◽  
pp. 40-49
Author(s):  
Yulia Murashkina ◽  
Olga B. Nazarenko
Keyword(s):  
Chemical Properties ◽  
Nitrogen Adsorption ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
Scanning Electronic Microscopy ◽  
Electronic Microscopy ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Physical And Chemical ◽  
And Chemical Properties ◽  
Aluminum Oxyhydroxide

Natural zeolite of Shivirtui deposit (Russia) was modified with nanofibers of aluminum oxyhydroxide AlOOH. Aluminum oxyhydroxide nanofibers were produced at the heating and oxidation of aluminum powder with water. The properties of modified zeolite were investigated by means of X-ray diffraction, transmission electronic microscopy, scanning electronic microscopy, low-temperature nitrogen adsorption, thermal analysis, and Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy. It was found that water content in the modified sample of zeolite was about 15 %. Based on the study of the physical and chemical properties, shivirtui zeolite modified with nanofibers of aluminum oxyhydroxide can be proposed for use as a flame-retardant additive to polymers.

Synthesis, Sintering and Microstructural Characterization of Nanocrystalline Hydroxyapatite Composites

2004 ◽  
Vol 845 ◽  
Author(s):  
B. Viswanath ◽  
N. Ravishankar ◽  
Suprabha Nayar ◽  
Arvind Sinha
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Chemical Method ◽  
Sintering Temperature ◽  
Microstructural Characterization ◽  
Wet Chemical Method ◽  
Maximum Value ◽  
Nanocrystalline Hydroxyapatite ◽  
Wet Chemical ◽  
Nanocrystalline Alumina

ABSTRACTNanocrystalline hydroxyapatite (HAp) exhibits better bioactivity and biocompatibility with enhanced mechanical properties compared to the microcrystalline counterpart. In the present work, nanocrystalline hydroxyapatite was synthesized by wet chemical method. Sintering was carried out with nanocrystalline alumina as additive, the content of alumina being varied from 10 to 30 wt% in the composite. For 20 and 30 wt % Al2O3, hydroxyapatite decomposed into tricalcium phosphate (TCP) above the sintering temperature of 1100°C. The fracture toughness of nano HAp-nano Al2O3 composite is anisotropic in nature and reached a maximum value of 6.9 MPa m1/2.

Synthesis and Characterization of Magnetite Particles by Co-Precipitation Method

2012 ◽  
Vol 512-515 ◽  
pp. 82-85 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ming Ya Li ◽  
Xu Dong Sui
Keyword(s):  
Spinel Structure ◽  
Bath Temperature ◽  
Precipitation Method ◽  
Scanning Electronic Microscopy ◽  
Electronic Microscopy ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Magnetite Particles ◽  
Co Precipitation ◽  
Different Diameters

The Fe3O4 nanoparticles with different diameters were prepared by co-precipitation method in this paper. Magnetite particles with different diameters were fabricated by changing the concentration of the reactants and the reaction temperature. The influences of process parameters on the microstructure and properties of magnetic nanopariticles were studied. The obtained samples were characterized by X-ray powder diffraction and scanning electronic microscopy. Besides, vibrating sample magnetmeter was used to characterize the magnetic properties. The results show that all the as-synthesized magnetite nanoparticles are well crystallized and can be indexed into spinel structure. The appearance and magnetism of the particles with different diameter are different from each other. When the ratio of Fe3+ and Fe2+ is 2:1 or 4:3, the product was pure and good crystalline. Furthermore, higher saturation magnetization was obtained in a higher bath temperature.

Fabrication of Aluminum/Aluminum Nitride Composites by Reactive Mechanical Alloying

2007 ◽  
Vol 534-536 ◽  
pp. 181-184
Author(s):  
Seung Hoon Yu ◽  
Kwang Seon Shin
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Mechanical Alloying ◽  
Elevated Temperatures ◽  
Hot Extrusion ◽  
Extrusion Process ◽  
Processing Technique ◽  
Compression Tests ◽  
Composite Powders ◽  
Al Matrix Composites

Various reactions and the in-situ formation of new phases can occur during the mechanical alloying process. In the present study, Al powders were strengthened by AlN, using the in-situ processing technique during mechanical alloying. Differential thermal analysis and X-ray diffraction studies were carried out in order to examine the formation behavior of AlN. It was found that the precursors of AlN were formed in the Al powders and transformed to AlN at temperatures above 600oC. The hot extrusion process was utilized to consolidate the composite powders. The composite powders were canned in an Al can and then extruded at elevated temperatures. The microstructure of the extrusions was examined by SEM and TEM. In order to investigate the mechanical properties of the extrusions, compression tests and hardness measurements were carried out. It was found that the mechanical properties and the thermal stability of the Al/AlN composites were significantly greater than those of conventional Al matrix composites.

scholarly journals Mechanical and Microstructural Characterization of Quarry Rock Dust Incorporated Steel Fiber Reinforced Geopolymer Concrete and Residual Properties after Exposure to Elevated Temperatures

Materials ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (22) ◽  
pp. 6890
Author(s):  
Muhammad Ibraheem ◽  
Faheem Butt ◽  
Rana Muhammad Waqas ◽  
Khadim Hussain ◽  
Rana Faisal Tufail ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Weight Loss ◽  
Compressive Strength ◽  
Fly Ash ◽  
Mechanical Strength ◽  
Elevated Temperatures ◽  
Strength Properties ◽  
Steel Fibers ◽  
Geopolymer Concrete

The purpose of this research is to study the effects of quarry rock dust (QRD) and steel fibers (SF) inclusion on the fresh, mechanical, and microstructural properties of fly ash (FA) and ground granulated blast furnace slag (SG)-based geopolymer concrete (GPC) exposed to elevated temperatures. Such types of ternary mixes were prepared by blending waste materials from different industries, including QRD, SG, and FA, with alkaline activator solutions. The multiphysical models show that the inclusion of steel fibers and binders can enhance the mechanical properties of GPC. In this study, a total of 18 different mix proportions were designed with different proportions of QRD (0%, 5%, 10%, 15%, and 20%) and steel fibers (0.75% and 1.5%). The slag was replaced by different proportions of QRD in fly ash, and SG-based GPC mixes to study the effect of QRD incorporation. The mechanical properties of specimens, i.e., compressive strength, splitting tensile strength, and flexural strength, were determined by testing cubes, cylinders, and prisms, respectively, at different ages (7, 28, and 56 days). The specimens were also heated up to 800 °C to evaluate the resistance of specimens to elevated temperature in terms of residual compressive strength and weight loss. The test results showed that the mechanical strength of GPC mixes (without steel fibers) increased by 6–11%, with an increase in QRD content up to 15% at the age of 28 days. In contrast, more than 15% of QRD contents resulted in decreasing the mechanical strength properties. Incorporating steel fibers in a fraction of 0.75% by volume increased the compressive, tensile, and flexural strength of GPC mixes by 15%, 23%, and 34%, respectively. However, further addition of steel fibers at 1.5% by volume lowered the mechanical strength properties. The optimal mixture of QRD incorporated FA-SG-based GPC (QFS-GPC) was observed with 15% QRD and 0.75% steel fibers contents considering the performance in workability and mechanical properties. The results also showed that under elevated temperatures up to 800 °C, the weight loss of QFS-GPC specimens persistently increased with a consistent decrease in the residual compressive strength for increasing QRD content and temperature. Furthermore, the microstructure characterization of QRD blended GPC mixes were also carried out by performing scanning electron microscopy (SEM), X-ray diffraction (XRD), and energy dispersive spectroscopy (EDS).

scholarly journals PVB/sepiolite nanocomposites as reinforcement agents for paper

2016 ◽  
Vol 81 (11) ◽  
pp. 1295-1305 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ivona Jankovic-Castvan ◽  
Slavica Lazarevic ◽  
Dusica Stojanovic ◽  
Predrag Zivkovic ◽  
Rada Petrovic ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Glass Transition ◽  
Tensile Testing ◽  
Breaking Force ◽  
Scanning Electronic Microscopy ◽  
Electronic Microscopy ◽  
Paper Sample ◽  
Paper Surface ◽  
Sepiolite Nanofibers ◽  
Vinyl Butyral

In order to improve the mechanical properties of paper, 1, 3 and 5 wt.% of sepiolite were dispersed in a poly(vinyl butyral) (PVB) matrix and coated onto the surface of schrenz (110 g m-2). Deagglomerated sepiolite nanofibers in PVB matrix on paper surface were observed by scanning electronic microscopy. The glass transition temperature of schrenz with PVB/sepiolite coatings was not changed with increasing content of sepiolite. Two different methods were used to evaluate the mechanical properties of the paper sample reinforced with PVB/sepiolite nanocomposites: tensile testing and nanoindentation. The values of breaking force and tensile energy absorption of the reinforced paper samples obtained by tensile testing were increased by up 10 %. The values of the reduced elastic modulus and hardness obtained by nanoindentation were increased by up to 78 %. The best improvement of the mechanical properties was shown by the paper sample coated with PVB/3 wt.% sepiolite nanocomposite.

Microstructure and Toughness of an AZ80 Mg Alloy Processed by ECAP and Ageing Treatment

2010 ◽  
Vol 667-669 ◽  
pp. 475-480
Author(s):  
De Liang Yin ◽  
Xin Chen ◽  
Jing Tao Wang
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Mg Alloy ◽  
Artificial Ageing ◽  
Combined Effects ◽  
Scanning Electronic Microscopy ◽  
Electronic Microscopy ◽  
Continuous Precipitation ◽  
Tension Tests ◽  
Az80 Alloy ◽  
Tensile Toughness

An extruded AZ80 Mg alloy was subjected to ECAP and subsequent artificial ageing to investigate the influences of ECAP passes and ageing conditions on the mechanical properties. The microstructures and mechanical properties were characterized by optical microscopy (OM), scanning electronic microscopy (SEM) and uniaxial tension tests. The static toughness values were calculated to evaluate the combined effects of ECAP and artificial ageing on the toughness. It is indicated that combination of ECAP and ageing at 300oC for 8h can significantly increase the toughness of as-extruded AZ80 alloy by 43%. The remarkable twinning and uniform dimples due to the continuous precipitation should be responsible for the increased tensile toughness.

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