Synthesis of AA7075 Based 10 wt.% Graphite Reinforced Composites for High Damping Capacity

Abstract:

The damping capacity improvement in under seawater for torpedo cone is the main of the research work. In the proposed work, an induction furnace was used to fabricate aluminum alloy AA7075 by melting individual elements such as pure Al, Zn, Mg, and Cu, followed by 10 wt.% graphite with varying sizes of reinforcement C1 (3 to 10μm), C2 (53 to 66μm), and C3 (106 to 150μm). Ingot casting was made in steel mold of 45 45 120mm³ and then hot forged at 490ᵒC, followed by solutionizing and artificial aging. Composites characterized for optical, SEM, hardness, and DMA analysis for loss factor. The improved performance in damping capacity by 50% observed for the threshold modulus of particulate (volume to the surface) for C2 composite. The processing cycle of fabrication of composites has been established.

• Periodical: Advanced Engineering Forum (Volume 40)
• Pages: 13-24
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/AEF.40.13
• Online since: April 2021
• Authors: Narendra B. Dhokey*, Anil G. Jadhav, Shubham S. Nimbalkar, Vijay Nimbalkar
• Keywords: AA7075, Graphite Reinforced Composite, Hot Forging, Loss Factor, T6 Temper

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