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Microstructures and tensile properties of hot-extruded composite Bi2O3-coated ABOw/Al composite

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Abstract

A pure aluminum matrix composite reinforced by Bi2O3-coated aluminum borate whisker was fabricated by a squeeze casting method. The mass ratio of Bi2O3 to whisker is 1-30. The interfacial reaction between Bi2O3 coating and aluminum takes place during casting process. Deformation behavior and formability of ABOw reinforced aluminum (ABOw/Al) composites with and without Bi2O3 coating were investigated by the extrusion deformation at 400°C. The results show that the steady-state extrusion load and the probability of whisker fracture of extruded ABOw/Al composite with Bi2O3 coating are lower than those of extruded ABOw/Al composite, and its surface quality is better than that of extruded ABOw/Al composite. Evaluation of the tensile properties shows that the extruded ABOw/Al composite with Bi2O3 coating have the ultimate tensile strength and yield strength with 0.2% superior to those of ABOw/Al composite.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)1285-1288
Number of pages4
JournalTransactions of Nonferrous Metals Society of China (English Edition)
Volume16
Issue numberSUPPL. 3
StatePublished - Dec 2006
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • AlBO whisker
  • Aluminum matrix composite
  • Extrusion deformation
  • Liquid bismuth

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