Preparation of Al-5Ti Master Alloys for the In-Situ Processing of Al-TiC Metal Matrix Composites

Influence of TiC particulate reinforcement on the corrosion behaviour of Al 6061 metal matrix composites

Aluminum matrix composites (AMCs), reinforced with ceramic particulates, have significant applications in the field of aerospace, marine, automobiles, sports and recreation. Al-TiC particulate composite has better potential for high-temperature applications. The corrosion behaviour of Al 6061-TiC particulate composites prepared by stir casting route, has been explored in chloride medium using e...

IN-SITU FABRICATION PROCESS OF AL- TIC COMPOSITE BY SLAG

The new in situ method for AI-TiC composite fabrication has been carried out. In this method, fabrication of AI-TiC composite by simultaneous introduction of titanium oxide and carbon into aluminum melt was investigated.. Under the process conditions, titanium and carbon reaction results in titanium carbide whiskers. The salt containing keriolite (Na3AIF6), titanium oxide (TiO2) and graphite us...

Additive Manufacturing of Al Alloys and Aluminium Matrix Composites (AMCs)

Studying on the fatigue behavior of Al- Al2O3 metal matrix nano composites processed through powder metallurgy

Excellent mechanical properties and fatigue performance of Al/Al2O3 metal-based nanocomposites caused to introduce this material as a good candidate for various applications. In this regard, the preparation and characterization of this composite can be considered as a hot issue for research. The study was carried out in several steps including: (i) preparation of Al/Al2O3 metal-based nanocompos...

Pilot in-Situ Production of AL-TiB2 and AL-ZrB2 Composites Using Reactive Slag

In this research work, the possibility of semi industrial production of Al-TiB2 and Al-ZrB2 composites, using reactive slag in a flame furnace have been investigated. For this purpose, commercial pure aluminum and powder mixture of TiO2 (ZrO2) , KBF4 and Na3AlF6 were used. The results showed that using a proper ratio of slag forming materials as well as proper amounts of the above-mentioned com...