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Microstructure and tensile properties of yttria coated-alumina particulates reinforced aluminum matrix composites

  • Zhiqiang Yu*
  • , Gaohui Wu
  • , Longtao Jiang
  • , Dongli Sun
  • *Corresponding author for this work
  • Harbin Institute of Technology

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Abstract

The liquid-phase coating method was used to deposit Y2O3 ceramic on the surface of α-Al2O3. The coated-Al2O3p/6061Al composites were produced using squeeze casting technology. The microstructure and tensile properties of the composites were analysed and studied. The results showed that the coated Al2O3 particles are able to disperse homogeneously in the aluminum liquid. The microstructure of the composites is more even in comparison with that of as-received powders. The tensile testing indicated that mechanical properties of the coated-Al2O3p/6061Al composites are better than those of uncoated particles. In the composite with 30% volume fraction, the tensile strength, yield strength as well as elongation is increased by 29.8%, 38.4% and 10.3%, respectively. The SEM analysis of fracture indicated that the dimples of the coated-Al2O3p/6061Al composites are more even.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)68-70
Number of pages3
JournalJournal of Materials Science and Technology
Volume21
Issue number1
StatePublished - Jan 2005
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • Aluminum matrix composite
  • Mechanical properties
  • Microstructure
  • Rare-earth oxide coating
  • Submicron alumina powders

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