Microstructural Characterization and Tensile Behavior of Rutile (TiO                         2                         )-Reinforced AA6063 Aluminum Matrix Composites Prepared by Friction Stir Processing

Sahayam Joyson Abraham; Isaac Dinaharan; Jebaraj David Raja Selvam; Esther Titilayo Akinlabi

doi:10.1007/s40195-018-0806-5

Microstructural Characterization and Tensile Behavior of Rutile (TiO ₂ )-Reinforced AA6063 Aluminum Matrix Composites Prepared by Friction Stir Processing

Sahayam Joyson Abraham, Isaac Dinaharan, Jebaraj David Raja Selvam, Esther Titilayo Akinlabi

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Abstract

Rutile (TiO ₂ ) particle-reinforced aluminum matrix composites were prepared by friction stir processing. The microstructure was studied using conventional and advanced characterization techniques. TiO ₂ particles were found to be dispersed uniformly in the composite. Clusters of TiO ₂ particles were observed at a higher particle content of 18 vol%. The interface between the TiO ₂ particle and the aluminum matrix was characterized by the absence of pores and reactive layer. Sub-grain boundaries, ultra-fine grains and dislocation density were observed in the composites. TiO ₂ particles improved the mechanical properties of the composites. However, a drop in tensile strength was observed at a higher particle content due to cluster formation. All the prepared composites exhibited ductile mode of fracture.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	52-62
Number of pages	11
Journal	Acta Metallurgica Sinica (English Letters)
Volume	32
Issue number	1
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1007/s40195-018-0806-5
Publication status	Published - 2 Jan 2019

Keywords

Aluminum matrix composites
Friction stir processing
Microstructure
Rutile
Tensile strength

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Metals and Alloys
Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering

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Abraham, S. J., Dinaharan, I., Selvam, J. D. R., & Akinlabi, E. T. (2019). Microstructural Characterization and Tensile Behavior of Rutile (TiO ₂ )-Reinforced AA6063 Aluminum Matrix Composites Prepared by Friction Stir Processing Acta Metallurgica Sinica (English Letters), 32(1), 52-62. https://doi.org/10.1007/s40195-018-0806-5

Abraham, Sahayam Joyson ; Dinaharan, Isaac ; Selvam, Jebaraj David Raja et al. / Microstructural Characterization and Tensile Behavior of Rutile (TiO ₂ )-Reinforced AA6063 Aluminum Matrix Composites Prepared by Friction Stir Processing In: Acta Metallurgica Sinica (English Letters). 2019 ; Vol. 32, No. 1. pp. 52-62.

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Abraham SJ, Dinaharan I, Selvam JDR, Akinlabi ET. Microstructural Characterization and Tensile Behavior of Rutile (TiO ₂ )-Reinforced AA6063 Aluminum Matrix Composites Prepared by Friction Stir Processing Acta Metallurgica Sinica (English Letters). 2019 Jan 2;32(1):52-62. doi: 10.1007/s40195-018-0806-5