Processing, microstructure and mechanical properties of SiCp/AZ91 Mg matrix composites fabricated by squeeze casting

X. Qiu, X. J. Wang, M. Y. Zheng, K. Wu

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Abstract

The fabrication processing, mechanical properties and fracture characters of SiCp/AZ91 magnesium matrix composites fabricated by squeeze casting were investigated. The SiC particles with different diameters (5μm, 20μm and 50μm) were employed as the reinforcement in the composites, the volume fraction of them was 50% in all cases. Experimental results showed that when the size of SiC particle decreased, the tensile properties of the composite increased. The tensile properties of SiCp/AZ91 composite with small particles are controlled by the properties of matrix alloy and the strength of the interface between the matrix and reinforcements, but the composites reinforced by large particles are controlled by the fracture of the particles.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProgress in Light Metals, Aerospace Materials and Superconductors
PublisherTrans Tech Publications Ltd
Pages499-502
Number of pages4
EditionPART 1
ISBN (Print)0878494324, 9780878494323
DOIs
StatePublished - 2007
Event2006 Beijing International Materials Week, 2006 BIMW - 2nd International Conference on Magnesium, ICM 2006 - Beijing, China
Duration: Jun 25 2006Jun 30 2006

Publication series

NameMaterials Science Forum
NumberPART 1
Volume546-549
ISSN (Print)0255-5476
ISSN (Electronic)1662-9752

Conference

Conference2006 Beijing International Materials Week, 2006 BIMW - 2nd International Conference on Magnesium, ICM 2006
Country/TerritoryChina
CityBeijing
Period06/25/0606/30/06

Keywords

  • Magnesium matrix composites
  • SiC particles
  • Squeeze casting

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