An investigation of the tensile and compressive properties of Al6061 and its nanocomposites in as-cast state and in extruded condition

H. R. Ezatpour; S. A. Sajjadi; M. H. Sabzevar; Y. Z. Huang

doi:10.1016/j.msea.2014.04.036

An investigation of the tensile and compressive properties of Al6061 and its nanocomposites in as-cast state and in extruded condition

H. R. Ezatpour^*, S. A. Sajjadi, M. H. Sabzevar, Y. Z. Huang

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Abstract

Aluminum-matrix composites (AMCs) have the potential to offer desirable properties suitable for numerous applications in aerospace, automobile, and military industries. In this work, Al6061/Al₂O₃ nanocomposites with different Al₂O₃ weight percentage 0.5, 1 and 1.5wt% were fabricated by the developed stir-casting process. The nanocomposites were then extruded at 550°C. Mechanical test results indicated that in as-cast state, tensile and compression strength increased while ductility decreased with increasing particle content. The extrusion process effectively caused the improvement of mechanical properties and ductility especially in the nanocomposites with high percentage of reinforcement. Moreover, fracture surface results showed that in as-cast state, composites represent interdendritic fracture mode while in extruded condition they represent a mixed mode including ductile and brittle fracture.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	589-595
Number of pages	7
Journal	Materials Science & Engineering A: Structural Materials: Properties, Microstructure and Processing
Volume	607
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.msea.2014.04.036
Publication status	Published - Jun 23 2014
Externally published	Yes

ASJC Scopus Subject Areas

General Materials Science
Condensed Matter Physics
Mechanics of Materials
Mechanical Engineering

Keywords

Compression properties
Extrusion
Fracture surface
Nanocomposite
Stir-casting

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