Papers by Author: M. Azzaz

Abstract: Some years ago a new process was developed for the elaboration of alloys in order to overcome drawbacks observed in samples produced by conventional casting. In the present work are shown the results obtained by high energy mechanical milling for Cu-Al-Ni. the mechanical alloying powder Cu₈₄Al₁₂Ni₄ (W%) was fabricated in high energy planetary ball milling at a speed of 250 r/min for various milling times (10 20 30 40 50 60 hours) the weight ratio of the balls of powder was 15 to 1. this mechanical alloying process is significantly modifying the characteristic of the powder, the recovered grains are ultimately compacted. The means used to study the different evolution are SEM Scaning Electron Microscopy, Differential thermal analysis DTA, X-ray Diffraction analysis and DRX in situ.

Abstract: In this work, we study the synthesis of Fe-Co powders via planetary ball milling with different particle sizes. The morphology is a factor that influences the microwave properties of materials. The prepared samples are characterized using X-ray powder diffraction (XRD), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), X-band wave guide and resonator cavity associated with network analysis. The microwave-absorbing characteristic effects are investigated in a frequency range 8.5–10.5 GHz using network analyser. They enhanced between 0 and 54 h of milling time with an increase in the relative dielectric permittivity (ε'r).

Abstract: In this work we report on the structural, mechanical and magnetic properties of mechanically alloyed Fe40Co60 powders. Alloying formation, grain size, lattice parameter and internal strain were investigated using X-Ray Diffraction (XRD) measurements. The morphological aspect of the nanostructured powders was analysed by means of the Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM). Compacted pastilles with circular shape have been under Vickers test of micro Hardness and magnetic measurements of Hysterisis loops. Discussed results according to milling time show that after 60 h milling the grain refinement is about 15.59 nm with internal strain of around 0.5809 %. The micro hardness increases with the decrease of the grain size and the hysterisis loop at 60 h milling is enhanced in term of decreased coercivity.

Abstract: Nanocrystalline Fe72Al28 alloy samples were prepared by the mechanical alloying process using planetary high-energy ball mill. The alloy formation and different physical properties were investigated as a function of milling time, t, (in the 0-24 h range) by means of the X-ray diffraction (XRD) technique, scanning electron microscopy (SEM), energy dispersive X-ray (EDAX) and Mössbauer spectroscopy. The complete formation of bcc-FeAl solid solution is observed after 4 h of milling. The lattice parameter, a (nm), quickly increases within the first hours of milling and reaches a maximum value of 0.291 nm at 12 h of milling time; then a (nm) decreases to a value of 0.2885 nm for 24 h. The grain size decreases from 55 to 10 nm, while the strain increases from 0.18% to 0.88%. Grain morphologies at different formation stages were observed by SEM. The Mössbauer spectra show different behaviors with the increase of milling time. Indeed, after 4 h, the Mössbauer spectrum shows the presence of a singlet and sextet. The singlet indicates the presence of paramagnetic phase characteristic of A2 disordered structure and the sextet with a mean hyperfine field, , of 21 T is indicative of ordered DO3 structure. After 8 h of milling, the paramagnetic phase disappears leading to the appearance of a sextet, with a mean hyperfine field, Hhf, equal to 24.18 T which is characteristic of DO3’ structure. For the higher milling time i.e. 24 h, the Mössbauer spectrum was analyzed with two components. The first one with equal to 29.9 T is still indicative of ordered DO3, however, the second with a value of 10.25 T is characteristic of the fine domain B2 ordered structure.

Abstract: Fe60Co40 and Fe72Al28 nano-alloys were synthesized from elemental powders via highenergy mechanical alloying. The prepared samples were characterized using X-ray diffraction, scanning electron microscopy and X-band waveguide to measure the reflection loss in a frequency range of 9-10 GHz. The XRD patterns show that disordered Fe60Co40 solid solution with a bodycentred cubic structure is formed for milling times longer than 12 h, and after 4h milling, the solid solution Fe72Al28 has been largely formed. Morphological studies indicate an average grain size of 10 to 15 nm. The microwave- absorbing characteristic reveal good performance for Fe60Co40 compared to Fe72Al28, the maximum reflection loss is about -12 dB for the absorber.