The effect of matrix on the mechanical properties of squeeze cast Al - 50 % SiCp composites

Harun Mindivan*, E. Sabri Kayali, Huseyin Cimenoglu

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Abstract

This study has been conducted to investigate the mechanical properties of aluminum matrix 50 vol.% SiC particle (SiCp) reinforced composites produced by a squeeze casting technique. Commercial 2618, 6082, and 7012 aluminum alloys were utilized as the matrix material. Composites were tested in as-cast and T6-tempered states. Mechanical properties of the composites were determined by hardness measurements and impact tests. As-cast composites exhibited lower hardness along with a better impact resistance than their T6-tempered states. After T6-tempering the hardness of 7012 matrix composite reached to a value of 324 HV2, which is comparable with the hardness of quenched and tempered steels.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationSelected, peer reviewed papers from The Sixth Pacific Rim International Conference on Advanced Materials and Processing, PRICM 6
PublisherTrans Tech Publications Ltd
Pages791-794
Number of pages4
EditionPART 1
ISBN (Print)0878494626, 9780878494620
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2007
Event6th Pacific Rim International Conference on Advanced Materials and Processing, PRICM 6 - Jeju, Korea, Republic of
Duration: 5 Nov 20079 Nov 2007

Publication series

NameMaterials Science Forum
NumberPART 1
Volume561-565
ISSN (Print)0255-5476
ISSN (Electronic)1662-9752

Conference

Conference6th Pacific Rim International Conference on Advanced Materials and Processing, PRICM 6
Country/TerritoryKorea, Republic of
CityJeju
Period5/11/079/11/07

Keywords

  • Al/SiC particle composite
  • Aluminum
  • Squeeze casting

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