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Fabrication, microstructure and mechanical properties of a SiCw/ZK51A Mg composite by semi-solid extrusion directly following liquid Infiltration

  • Lianxi Hu*
  • , Yuan Yuan
  • , Shoujing Luo
  • *Corresponding author for this work

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Abstract

A 20vol.%SiCw/ZK51A Mg-based composite was fabricated by the process of semi-solid extrusion directly following liquid infiltration. The microstructure and mechanical properties of the composite were investigated in comparison with its squeeze cast and hot extruded counterpart. The results showed that, by semi-solid extrusion, the SiC whiskers were well aligned and microstructure defects associated with the casting technology were eliminated. In addition, as compared with the conventional hot extrusion, the damage to the SiC whiskers during semi-solid extrusion was reduced significantly. Consequently, the composite fabricated by the semi-solid extrusion presented the best whisker reinforcing effect, with its elastic modulus, 0.2% offset yield strength, and ultimate tensile strength achieving 82.5GPa, 383.6MPa, and 431.8MPa respectively.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationSemi-Solid Processing of Alloys and Composites - Proceedings of the 9th International Conference on Semi-Solid Processing of Alloys and Composites, S2P 2006
PublisherTrans Tech Publications Ltd
Pages354-357
Number of pages4
ISBN (Print)3908451264, 9783908451266
DOIs
StatePublished - 2006
Externally publishedYes
Event9th International Conference on Semi-Solid Processing of Alloys and Composites, S2P 2006 - Busan, Korea, Republic of
Duration: 11 Sep 200613 Sep 2006

Publication series

NameSolid State Phenomena
Volume116-117
ISSN (Print)1012-0394

Conference

Conference9th International Conference on Semi-Solid Processing of Alloys and Composites, S2P 2006
Country/TerritoryKorea, Republic of
CityBusan
Period11/09/0613/09/06

Keywords

  • Mechanical properties
  • Mg-based composite
  • Microstructure
  • Semi-solid extrusion

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