Production of Al Metal Matrix Composites by the Stir-Casting Method

Abstract:

It is well known that the addition of ceramic phases in an alloy e.g. aluminum, in form of fibers or particles influences its mechanical properties. This leads to a new generation of materials, which are called metal matrix composites (MMCs). They have found a lot of application during the last twenty-five years due to their low density, high strength and toughness, good fatigue and wear resistance. Aluminum matrix composites reinforced by ceramic particles are well known for their good thermophysical and mechanical properties. As a result, during the last years, there has been a considerable interest in using aluminum metal matrix composites in the automobile industry. Automobile industry use aluminum alloy matrix composites reinforced with SiC or Al₂O₃ particles for the production of pistons, brake rotors, calipers and liners. However, no reference could be cited in the international literature concerning aluminum reinforced with TiB particles and Fe and Cr, although these composites are very promising for improving the mechanical properties of this metal without significantly alter its corrosion behavior. Several processing techniques have been developed for the production of reinforced aluminum alloys. This paper is concerned with the study of TiB, Fe and Cr reinforced aluminum produced by the stir-casting method.

• Periodical: Key Engineering Materials (Volumes 592-593)
• Pages: 614-617
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/KEM.592-593.614
• Online since: November 2013
• Authors: Konstantinos Anthymidis*, Kostas David, Pavlos Agrianidis, Afroditi Trakali
• Keywords: Aluminum Reinforcement, Mechanical Property, Metal Matrix Composite (MMC)

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