Effect of Nd on Structure and Properties of Hypereutectic Al-Si Alloys

Abstract:

The influence of Nd on structure and properties of hypereutectic Al-Si alloys (Al-17.5%Si, Al-25%Si) was investigated in this paper. For Al-17.5%Si alloy, there is no obvious variation in morphology of primary Si before and after Nd modification, but the average size of primary Si is decreased from 34.73µm to 23.39µm after 0.3%Nd modification. Compared with initial sample, the tensile strength and yield strength of 0.3%Nd-modified sample are increased by 11.6% and 1.5%, and wear resistance of Al-17.5%Si alloy is enhanced to a factor of 2.1 after 0.3%Nd modification. However, for Al-25%Si alloy, the tensile strength and yield strength of 0.3%Nd-modified sample are respectively improved by 22.1% and 9.5% as compared to initial sample. Meanwhile, wear resistance of modified sample is improved to a factor of 3 relative to initial sample. The property improvement of two alloys can be attributed to the change in morphology and size of primary Si after Nd modification.

• Periodical: Advanced Materials Research (Volumes 476-478)
• Pages: 105-108
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/AMR.476-478.105
• Online since: February 2012
• Authors: Bo Gao, Fei Jiang, Yi Hao, Gan Feng Tu, Lei Chen, Weixi Shi
• Keywords: High Current Pulsed Electron Beam (HCPEB), Hypereutectic Al-Si Alloy, Mechanical Property, ND, Wear Resistance

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