The wettability enhancement of SiC particles in cast aluminum a356 matrix composites

A study has been conducted using compocasting technique to investigate the wettability enhancement of SiC in aluminum matrix composite. Aluminum matrix composite reinforced with SiC is produced by the addition of 1% Mg powder which have impact on a uniform distribution of SiC in the Aluminum matrix....

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Main Author:	Ghandvar, Hamidreza
Format:	Thesis
Language:	English
Published:	2013
Subjects:	TA Engineering (General) Civil engineering (General)
Online Access:	http://eprints.utm.my/id/eprint/44639/5/HamidrezaGhandvarMFKM2013.pdf
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spelling	my-utm-ep.446392017-07-13T04:51:13Z The wettability enhancement of SiC particles in cast aluminum a356 matrix composites 2013-06 Ghandvar, Hamidreza TA Engineering (General). Civil engineering (General) A study has been conducted using compocasting technique to investigate the wettability enhancement of SiC in aluminum matrix composite. Aluminum matrix composite reinforced with SiC is produced by the addition of 1% Mg powder which have impact on a uniform distribution of SiC in the Aluminum matrix. In addition, it is worthwhile to mention that there is mutual relationship between a uniform distribution of SiC in the aluminum matrix and mechanical properties. The findings show that there are some important determinants, which have strong influence on a uniform distribution of SiC in the Aluminum matrix such as surface treatment of SiC, addition of alloy elements including Mg and other elements, particle size, percentage of Mg, stirring speed and stirring method and solidification rate. Among of mentioned determinants, the results show that addition of Mg into melt is the salient predictor. In addition, there is a direct relationship between mechanical properties and a uniform distribution of silicon carbide inside the aluminum matrix. Result from the mechanical testings and the microstructural show that the addition of 1% Mg improves the wettability of the aluminum/SiC composites. 2013-06 Thesis http://eprints.utm.my/id/eprint/44639/ http://eprints.utm.my/id/eprint/44639/5/HamidrezaGhandvarMFKM2013.pdf application/pdf en public masters Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering Faculty of Mechanical Engineering
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description	A study has been conducted using compocasting technique to investigate the wettability enhancement of SiC in aluminum matrix composite. Aluminum matrix composite reinforced with SiC is produced by the addition of 1% Mg powder which have impact on a uniform distribution of SiC in the Aluminum matrix. In addition, it is worthwhile to mention that there is mutual relationship between a uniform distribution of SiC in the aluminum matrix and mechanical properties. The findings show that there are some important determinants, which have strong influence on a uniform distribution of SiC in the Aluminum matrix such as surface treatment of SiC, addition of alloy elements including Mg and other elements, particle size, percentage of Mg, stirring speed and stirring method and solidification rate. Among of mentioned determinants, the results show that addition of Mg into melt is the salient predictor. In addition, there is a direct relationship between mechanical properties and a uniform distribution of silicon carbide inside the aluminum matrix. Result from the mechanical testings and the microstructural show that the addition of 1% Mg improves the wettability of the aluminum/SiC composites.
format	Thesis
qualification_level	Master's degree
author	Ghandvar, Hamidreza
author_facet	Ghandvar, Hamidreza
author_sort	Ghandvar, Hamidreza
title	The wettability enhancement of SiC particles in cast aluminum a356 matrix composites
title_short	The wettability enhancement of SiC particles in cast aluminum a356 matrix composites
title_full	The wettability enhancement of SiC particles in cast aluminum a356 matrix composites
title_fullStr	The wettability enhancement of SiC particles in cast aluminum a356 matrix composites
title_full_unstemmed	The wettability enhancement of SiC particles in cast aluminum a356 matrix composites
title_sort	wettability enhancement of sic particles in cast aluminum a356 matrix composites
granting_institution	Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering
granting_department	Faculty of Mechanical Engineering
publishDate	2013
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The wettability enhancement of SiC particles in cast aluminum a356 matrix composites

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