A review on the production of metal matrix composites through stir casting–Furnace design, properties, challenges, and research opportunities
Stir casting is one of the most suitable processes for producing Metal Matrix Composites
(MMCs) because of its simplicity, proven process, lower cost of production and mass …
(MMCs) because of its simplicity, proven process, lower cost of production and mass …
Advanced metal matrix nanocomposites
Lightweight high-strength metal matrix nano-composites (MMNCs) can be used in a wide
variety of applications, eg, aerospace, automotive, and biomedical engineering, owing to …
variety of applications, eg, aerospace, automotive, and biomedical engineering, owing to …
Tensile and fracture behavior of nano/micro TiB2 particle reinforced casting A356 aluminum alloy composites
MK Akbari, HR Baharvandi… - Materials & Design (1980 …, 2015 - Elsevier
The aim of the present study is to investigate the tensile performance and fracture behavior
of aluminum matrix composites reinforced with TiB 2 nano and microparticles. Different …
of aluminum matrix composites reinforced with TiB 2 nano and microparticles. Different …
Investigation of microstructure and mechanical properties of Al6061-nanocomposite fabricated by stir casting
In comparison to unreinforced alloy, Al6061 reinforced with hard particles possesses higher
strength, stiffness, and wear and creep resistance in a wide temperature range. They can be …
strength, stiffness, and wear and creep resistance in a wide temperature range. They can be …
Strengthening mechanisms and modelling of mechanical properties of submicron-TiB2 particulate reinforced Al 7075 metal matrix composites
The physics of matrix-reinforcement consonance in metal matrix composites (MMCs) is quite
complex and it is difficult to quantify the effects of individual parameters on the composite …
complex and it is difficult to quantify the effects of individual parameters on the composite …
Advanced composites inspired by biological structures and functions in nature: architecture design, strengthening mechanisms, and mechanical‐functional responses
The natural design and coupling of biological structures are the root of realizing the high
strength, toughness, and unique functional properties of biomaterials. Advanced architecture …
strength, toughness, and unique functional properties of biomaterials. Advanced architecture …
Mechanical performance of particulate-reinforced Al metal-matrix composites (MMCs) and Al metal-matrix nano-composites (MMNCs)
CS Kim, K Cho, MH Manjili, M Nezafati - Journal of Materials Science, 2017 - Springer
The metal-matrix composites/nano-composites (MMCs/MMNCs) reinforced with hard
ceramic particulates have received a tremendous attention due to their potential …
ceramic particulates have received a tremendous attention due to their potential …
Prediction of influence of process parameters on tensile strength of AA6061/TiC aluminum matrix composites produced using stir casting
Stir casting was used to produce AA6061/15% TiC (mass fraction) aluminum matrix
composites (AMCs). An empirical relationship was developed to predict the effect of stir …
composites (AMCs). An empirical relationship was developed to predict the effect of stir …
Effect of reinforcement particles on the mechanical and wear properties of aluminium alloy composites
Abstract Aluminum Metal Matrix Composites (MMCs) are preferred over other traditional
materials in aerospace, automotive, and marine applications due to their superior enhanced …
materials in aerospace, automotive, and marine applications due to their superior enhanced …
Aluminium reinforced by WC and TiC nanoparticles (ex-situ) and aluminide particles (in-situ): Microstructure, wear and corrosion behaviour
A Lekatou, AE Karantzalis, A Evangelou… - Materials & Design …, 2015 - Elsevier
In the present effort, Aluminium Matrix Composites (AMCs) were produced by the addition of
submicron sized TiC and WC particles of low (up to 1.0 vol%) content into a melt of Al1050 …
submicron sized TiC and WC particles of low (up to 1.0 vol%) content into a melt of Al1050 …