Mechanical Properties of Al Matrix Composite Enhanced by In Situ Formed SiC, MgAl2O4, and MgO via Casting Process
Abstract
:1. Introduction
2. Materials and Methods
2.1. Materials
2.2. Casting Process
2.3. Test
3. Results and Discussion
3.1. Phase Evolution and Reactions in In Situ Growth Process Based on Flash Pyrolysis Mode
3.2. The Microstructure Evolution
3.3. Mechanical Properties
3.4. Failure Analysis
4. Conclusions
- The nanosized 3C–SiC, MgAl2O4, and MgO grains were formed in the Al–Mg–Si matrix alloy by in situ growth process in flash pyrolysis mode. The resin pyrolysis in the molten alloy decreased the oxide slag but increased the pore in the alloy matrix.
- These ceramic grains scattered in the alloy were homogenous and enhanced the mechanical strength. Except for the tensile strength, the bending and compression strength was increased under the high resin addition.
- The tensile strength was 142.6 ± 3.5 MPa, and the maximum bending strength and compression strengths were 378.2 MPa and 299 MPa in the 1.5% resin-added samples, which improved to 126.9 and 121.3%, respectively.
- The lath-shaped Si was the primary effect factor of the mechanical properties. The failure mechanism was controlled by the transcrystalline rupture.
Author Contributions
Funding
Institutional Review Board Statement
Informed Consent Statement
Data Availability Statement
Acknowledgments
Conflicts of Interest
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Elements | Mg | Si | Ti | B | Al |
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Contents | 5 | 25 | 0.02–0.06 | <0.01 | Bal. |
No. | Reactions | ΔrG (kJ) |
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1 | Al + 1/2Mg + 2H2O (g) = 1/2MgAl2O4 + 2H2 (g) | −357.05 |
2 | Al + 1/2Mg + 2CO (g) = 1/2MgAl2O4 + 2C | −320.96 |
3 | Al + 1/2Mg + CO2 (g) = 1/2MgAl2O4 + C | −338.49 |
4 | Al + 1/2Mg + 2C6H6O (g) = 1/2MgAl2O4 + 12C + 6H2 (g) | −1035.51 |
5 | Al + 1/2Mg + 2C7H8O (g) = 1/2MgAl2O4 + 14C + 8H2 (g) | −1202.49 |
6 | Al + 1/2Mg + 2C8H10O (g) = 1/2MgAl2O4 + 16C + 10H2 (g) | −1327.73 |
7 | Mg (l) + C6H6O (g) = MgO + 6C + 3H2 (g) | −605.79 |
8 | Mg (l) + C7H8O (g) = MgO + 7C + 4H2 (g) | −689.28 |
9 | Mg (l) + C8H10O (g) = MgO + 8C + 5H2 (g) | −762.77 |
10 | Si (l) + 1/5C6H6O (g) =SiC + 3/5H2 (g) + 1/5CO (g) | −153.03 |
11 | Si (l) + 1/6C7H8O (g) = SiC + 2/3H2 (g) + 1/6CO (g) | −155.04 |
12 | Si (l) + 1/7C8H10O (g) = SiC + 5/7H2 (g) + 1/7CO (g) | −157.30 |
13 | Si (l) + 1/5C6H6 (g) = SiC + 3/5H2 (g) | −127.15 |
14 | Si (l) + 1/7C7H8 (g) = SiC + 4/7H2 (g) | −129.98 |
15 | Si (l) + 1/8C8H10 (g) = SiC + 5/8H2 (g) | −134.19 |
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Jiao, Y.; Zhu, J.; Li, X.; Shi, C.; Lu, B.; Wang, F.; Abdul, W. Mechanical Properties of Al Matrix Composite Enhanced by In Situ Formed SiC, MgAl2O4, and MgO via Casting Process. Materials 2021, 14, 1767. https://doi.org/10.3390/ma14071767
Jiao Y, Zhu J, Li X, Shi C, Lu B, Wang F, Abdul W. Mechanical Properties of Al Matrix Composite Enhanced by In Situ Formed SiC, MgAl2O4, and MgO via Casting Process. Materials. 2021; 14(7):1767. https://doi.org/10.3390/ma14071767
Chicago/Turabian StyleJiao, Yuhong, Jianfeng Zhu, Xuelin Li, Chunjie Shi, Bo Lu, Fen Wang, and Waras Abdul. 2021. "Mechanical Properties of Al Matrix Composite Enhanced by In Situ Formed SiC, MgAl2O4, and MgO via Casting Process" Materials 14, no. 7: 1767. https://doi.org/10.3390/ma14071767