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Production and characterization of AA6061–B4C stir cast composite
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In this paper, the fabrication of aluminum (6061-T6) matrix composites (AMCs) reinforced with various weight percentage of B 4 C particulates by modified stir casting route is discussed.About:
This article is published in Materials & Design.The article was published on 2011-08-01. It has received 323 citations till now. The article focuses on the topics: Microstructure & Ultimate tensile strength.read more
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Aluminium matrix hybrid composites: a review of reinforcement philosophies; mechanical, corrosion and tribological characteristics
Michael Oluwatosin Bodunrin,Michael Oluwatosin Bodunrin,Kenneth Kanayo Alaneme,Kenneth Kanayo Alaneme,Lesley H. Chown,Lesley H. Chown,Lesley H. Chown +6 more
TL;DR: A review of different combinations of reinforcing materials used in the processing of hybrid aluminium matrix composites and how it affects the mechanical, corrosion and wear performance of the materials is presented in this paper.
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Influence of B4C on the tribological and mechanical properties of Al 7075–B4C composites
A. Baradeswaran,A. Elaya Perumal +1 more
TL;DR: In this article, the influence of B 4 C on the mechanical and Tribological behavior of Al 7075 composites is identified, and the test results showed increasing hardness of composites compared with the base alloy because of the presence of the increased ceramic phase.
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A Review on Mechanical and Tribological Behaviors of Stir Cast Aluminum Matrix Composites.
TL;DR: In this paper, a review on the mechanical and tribological properties of stir cast aluminum matrix composites containing single and multiple reinforcement is presented, which shows an increase in its tensile and yield strength.
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Fabrication of Al5083/B4C surface composite by friction stir processing and its tribological characterization
TL;DR: In this paper, the performance of the surface composites is evaluated through micro hardness and universal tensile tests and the role of reinforcement and number of passes on properties are also evaluated.
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Synthesis and characterization of in situ formed titanium diboride particulate reinforced AA7075 aluminum alloy cast composites
TL;DR: In this paper, in situ reaction of inorganic salts such as K 2 TiF 6 and KBF 4 to molten aluminum was shown to enhance the microhardness and ultimate tensile strength of aluminum matrix composites.
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Metal matrix composites: production by the stir casting method
TL;DR: In this paper, the relatively low cost stir casting technique is evaluated for use in the production of silicon carbide/aluminium alloy MMCs, and the technical difficulties associated with attaining a uniform distribution of reinforcement, good wettability between substances, and a low porosity material are presented and discussed.
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The production and application of metal matrix composite materials
TL;DR: The most widely applied methods for the production of composite materials and composite parts are based on casting techniques such as the squeeze casting of porous ceramic preforms with liquid metal alloys and powder metallurgy methods.
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Production and mechanical properties of Al2O3 particle-reinforced 2024 aluminium alloy composites
TL;DR: In this paper, the effects of Al2O3 particle content and size of particle on the mechanical properties of the composites such as hardness and tensile strength were investigated, and the results showed that the hardness and the tensile properties increased with decreasing size and increasing weight fraction of particles.
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Microstructure and interface characteristics of B4C, SiC and Al2O3 reinforced Al matrix composites: a comparative study
TL;DR: In this article, the feasibility of processing B4C reinforced Al composite was investigated and a comparison was made with the other two composites by means of optical and scanning electron microscopy (SEM).
Microstructure and interface characteristics of B4C, SiC and Al2O3 reinforced Al matrix composites: a comparative study
TL;DR: In this article, the feasibility of processing B4C reinforced Al composite was investigated and a comparison was made with the other two composites by means of optical and scanning electron microscopy (SEM).