Effect of zircon silicate reinforcements on the microstructure and properties of as cast Al-4.5Cu matrix particulate composites synthesized via squeeze cast route

E. G. Okafor; V. S. Aigbodion

Effect of zircon silicate reinforcements on the microstructure and properties of as cast Al-4.5Cu matrix particulate composites synthesized via squeeze cast route

E. G. Okafor, V. S. Aigbodion

Ahmadu Bello University

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Abstract

The as-cast microstructure and properties of Al-4.5Cu/ZrSiO₄ particulate composite synthesized via squeezed casting route was studied, varying the percentage ZrSiO₄ in the range of 5-25wt%. The result obtained revealed that addition of ZrSiO₄ reinforcements, increased the hardness value and apparent porosity by 107.65 and 34.23% respectively and decrease impact energy by 43.16%. As the weight percent of ZrSiO₄ increases in the matrix alloy, the yield and ultimate tensile strength increased by 156.52 and 155.81% up to a maximum of 15% ZrSiO₄ addition respectively. The distribution of the brittle ZrSiO₄ phase in the ductile matrix alloy led to increase strength and hardness values. These results had shown that, additions of ZrSiO₄ particles to Al-4.5Cu matrix alloy improved properties.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	31-37
Number of pages	7
Journal	Tribology in Industry
Volume	32
Issue number	2
Publication status	Published - Aug 2010
Externally published	Yes

Keywords

Al-4.5cu
Reinforcement
Tensile strength and microstructure
Zrsio

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Mechanics of Materials
Mechanical Engineering
Surfaces and Interfaces
Surfaces, Coatings and Films

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