This study investigates the fabrication and characterization of Al alloy matrix composites reinforced with graphene oxide(GO) using accumulative roll bonding(ARB).The annealed Al 6061 sheets were processed through 5-p...This study investigates the fabrication and characterization of Al alloy matrix composites reinforced with graphene oxide(GO) using accumulative roll bonding(ARB).The annealed Al 6061 sheets were processed through 5-pass ARB with GO reinforcement applied during the initial passes.Scanning electron microscopy revealed effective mitigation of GO agglomeration and improved interface bonding due to microscale material mixing.Raman spectroscopy confirmed the strong interaction between GO and the Al alloy matrix,as evidenced by the increased D band intensities and enhanced 2D band symmetry.Mechanical testing indicated an approximately 338.37% increase in yield strength(YS)and 86.42%improvement in hardness for the ARB-processed(ARBed)Al 6061/GO composite(0.2wt%)compared with annealed Al 6061 and an approximately 14.15%increase in YS and 17.23%improvement in hardness for the ARBedAl/GO composite(0.2wt%)compared with unreinforced ARBed Al 6061 specimens after five passes.X-ray diffraction analysis indicated an increased dislocation density,corroborating the observed enhancements in mechanical properties.Fracture surface analysis revealed reduced elongation with deep dimples,highlighting the tradeoff between strength and ductility.These results demonstrate the effectiveness of ARB for integrating GO into the Al 6061 matrix to improve the mechanical performance and interfacial bonding and underscore its potential for advanced composite materials.展开更多
A new method was proposed for preparing AZ31/1060 composite plates with a corrugated interface,which involved cold-pressing a corrugated surface on the Al plate and then hot-pressing the assembled Mg/Al plate.The resu...A new method was proposed for preparing AZ31/1060 composite plates with a corrugated interface,which involved cold-pressing a corrugated surface on the Al plate and then hot-pressing the assembled Mg/Al plate.The results show that cold-pressing produces intense plastic deformation near the corrugated surface of the Al plate,which promotes dynamic recrystallization of the Al substrate near the interface during the subsequent hot-pressing.In addition,the initial corrugation on the surface of the Al plate also changes the local stress state near the interface during hot pressing,which has a large effect on the texture components of the substrates near the corrugated interface.The construction of the corrugated interface can greatly enhance the shear strength by 2−4 times due to the increased contact area and the strong“mechanical gearing”effect.Moreover,the mechanical properties are largely depended on the orientation relationship between corrugated direction and loading direction.展开更多
SiCp-reinforced 6092Al composites with volume fractions of 25%and 60%were prepared using a powder metallurgy method.Their friction and wear characteristics were analyzed using a reciprocating friction and wear testing...SiCp-reinforced 6092Al composites with volume fractions of 25%and 60%were prepared using a powder metallurgy method.Their friction and wear characteristics were analyzed using a reciprocating friction and wear testing machine under loads of 20 to 50 N against YG6 cemented carbide.The experimental results show that the friction coefficients of all samples increase with increasing load.The 25vol%composite exhibits the lowest friction coefficient(0.1669-0.2716),while the 60vol%composite exhibits the highest(0.3237-0.3990),with the 6092 aluminum alloy falling between the two.The wear volume and specific wear rate also increase with load,but the composites with a higher Si C content demonstrate smaller increments,with the 60vol%composite exhibiting superior wear resistance.Under a 30 N load,the wear scars of the 60vol%composite show a significant increase in the contents of elements such as C,Co,W,and O,indicating more severe wear of the counterpart material.Scanning electron microscopy(SEM)reveals wear mechanisms including adhesive wear,two-body sliding and three-body rolling wear of particles,and delamination.展开更多
Inorganic materials can solve transportable and on-site hydrolytic hydrogen generation issues.CaH_(2)/(Al/Si)composites are preferable due to their notable chemical properties.However,these composites require pretreat...Inorganic materials can solve transportable and on-site hydrolytic hydrogen generation issues.CaH_(2)/(Al/Si)composites are preferable due to their notable chemical properties.However,these composites require pretreatments,an inert environment,and long hours of physical ball milling for high homogeneity and synergistic effects.CaH_(2)also inhibits the hydrolysis reaction by forming its products on the Al/Si surface,which hinders the direct utilization of composites.This work represents the first investigation of NaH-CaH_(2)(Al/Si)fuel composites,which greatly overcome these limitations and can be directly used for on-site hydrogen generation and proton exchange membrane(PEM)fuel cells.The NaH-CaH_(2)(Al/Si)fuel composites were prepared by using a straightforward mixing method with variable composition ratios,showing high H_(2)yield and fuel cell(FC)performance.NaH addition provides the bridge effect,which opens up a new way to enable efficient hydrolysis and greatly enhances the hydrolysis activity of CaH_(2)/(Al/Si)composites.The novel fuel composites(NaH-CaH_(2)/Al)have extraordinary FC performance and a 0.42 W/cm2 peak power density greater than commercial hydrogen generators.It provides high H_(2)yield 84.4%for NaH-CaH_(2)/Al and 82%for NaH-CaH_(2)/Si compared to NaOH-CaH_(2)(Al/Si),NaCl-CaH_(2)(Al/Si),and KCl-CaH_(2)(Al/Si)composites.The NaH bridge effect hinders the direct water contact and stops the formation of Ca(OH)2 around Al/Si,which provides adequate pathways for the CaH_(2)(Al/Si)hydrolysis.The impressive capabilities of novel fuel composites are anticipated to offer practical uses in fuel cells,automobile applications,and portable/on-board H_(2)generation.展开更多
SiC-reinforced aluminum matrix(SiCp/Al)composite is widely utilized in the aerospace,automotive,and electronics industries due to the combination of ceramic hardness and metal toughness.However,the significant dispari...SiC-reinforced aluminum matrix(SiCp/Al)composite is widely utilized in the aerospace,automotive,and electronics industries due to the combination of ceramic hardness and metal toughness.However,the significant disparity in properties between SiC particles and the aluminum matrix results in severe tool wear and diminished surface quality during conventional machining.This study proposes an environmentally friendly and clean dry electrical discharge assisted grinding process as an efficient and low-damage machining method for SiCp/Al.An experimental platform was set up to study the impact of grinding and discharge process parameters on surface quality.The study compared the chip formation mechanism and surface quality between dry electrical discharge assisted grinding and conventional grinding,revealing relationships between surface roughness,grinding force,grinding temperature,and related parameters.The results indicate that the proposed grinding method leads to smaller chip sizes,lower grinding forces and temperatures,and an average reduction of 19.2%in surface roughness compared to conventional grinding.The axial,tangential,and normal grinding forces were reduced by roughly 10.5%,37.8%,and 23.0%,respectively.The optimized process parameters were determined to be N=2500 r/min,vf=30 mm/min,a=10μm,E=15 V,f=5000 Hz,dc=80%,resulting in a surface roughness of 0.161μm.展开更多
Because of the challenge of compounding lightweight,high-strength Ti/Al alloys due to their considerable disparity in properties,Al 6063 as intermediate layer was proposed to fabricate TC4/Al 6063/Al 7075 three-layer ...Because of the challenge of compounding lightweight,high-strength Ti/Al alloys due to their considerable disparity in properties,Al 6063 as intermediate layer was proposed to fabricate TC4/Al 6063/Al 7075 three-layer composite plate by explosive welding.The microscopic properties of each bonding interface were elucidated through field emission scanning electron microscope and electron backscattered diffraction(EBSD).A methodology combining finite element method-smoothed particle hydrodynamics(FEM-SPH)and molecular dynamics(MD)was proposed for the analysis of the forming and evolution characteristics of explosive welding interfaces at multi-scale.The results demonstrate that the bonding interface morphologies of TC4/Al 6063 and Al 6063/Al 7075 exhibit a flat and wavy configuration,without discernible defects or cracks.The phenomenon of grain refinement is observed in the vicinity of the two bonding interfaces.Furthermore,the degree of plastic deformation of TC4 and Al 7075 is more pronounced than that of Al 6063 in the intermediate layer.The interface morphology characteristics obtained by FEM-SPH simulation exhibit a high degree of similarity to the experimental results.MD simulations reveal that the diffusion of interfacial elements predominantly occurs during the unloading phase,and the simulated thickness of interfacial diffusion aligns well with experimental outcomes.The introduction of intermediate layer in the explosive welding process can effectively produce high-quality titanium/aluminum alloy composite plates.Furthermore,this approach offers a multi-scale simulation strategy for the study of explosive welding bonding interfaces.展开更多
After Sn/Pd activating, the SiCp/Al composite with 65% SiC (volume fraction) was coated by electroless Ni?P alloy plating. Surface morphology of the composite and its effect on the Ni?P alloy depositing process and bo...After Sn/Pd activating, the SiCp/Al composite with 65% SiC (volume fraction) was coated by electroless Ni?P alloy plating. Surface morphology of the composite and its effect on the Ni?P alloy depositing process and bonding action of Ni and P atoms in the Ni?P alloy were studied. The results show that inhomogeneous distribution of the Sn/Pd activating points results in preferential deposition of the Ni?P alloy particles on the Al alloy and rough SiC particle surfaces and in the etched caves. The Ni?P alloy film has an amorphous structure where chemical bonding between Ni and P atoms exists. After a continuous Ni?P alloy film formed, electroless Ni?P alloy plating is not affected by surface morphology and characteristics of the SiCp/Al composite any longer, but by the electroless plating process itself. The Ni?P alloy film follows linear growth kinetics with an activation energy of 68.44 kJ/mol.展开更多
The 2024Al/Gr/SiC hybrid composite plates with 5%-10% SiC particles （volume fraction） and 3%-6% flaky graphite （Gr） （volume fraction） were fabricated by vacuum hot pressing and hot extrusion processing. The effe...The 2024Al/Gr/SiC hybrid composite plates with 5%-10% SiC particles （volume fraction） and 3%-6% flaky graphite （Gr） （volume fraction） were fabricated by vacuum hot pressing and hot extrusion processing. The effects of SiC and Gr on the microstructures and mechanical properties of the composites aged at 160, 175 and 190℃ were studied by optical microscopy, scanning electron microscopy （SEM）, and hardness and tensile tests. The results indicate that the SiC particles have a more obvious effect on accelerating the aging response as compared with the Gr. Both the tensile strength and elongation are reduced by the Gr and SiC particles added into the matrix, while the Gr has a more negative influence on the elongation than the SiC particles. The tensile strength （ab）, yield stress （as） and elongation （δ） of the 2024Al/3Gr/10SiC composite aged at 165℃ for 8 h are 387 MPa, 280.3 MPa and 5.7%, respectively. The hybrid composites are characterized by ductile fracture, which is associated with the ductile fracture of the matrix and the tearing of the interface between the matrix and the particles.展开更多
The aluminum(Al)/steel transition joints used in ships are processed from composite plates,and their mechanical properties have a significant impact on the safety of ships.In this paper,the Al/steel composite plate wa...The aluminum(Al)/steel transition joints used in ships are processed from composite plates,and their mechanical properties have a significant impact on the safety of ships.In this paper,the Al/steel composite plate was prepared using rolling,with 5083 aluminum plate as the cladding plate,Q235 steel plate as the substrate,and TA1 titanium(Ti)plate and DT4 pure iron(Fe)plate as the intermediate layers.The heterothermic billet was prepared through induction heating by the magnetic effects of the steel plate and the pure Fe plate,and then the Al/steel composite plate was obtained by rolling.The impacts of post-rolling cooling process on the microstructure and properties of the Al/Ti/pure Fe/steel composite plate were studied.The results manifested that the pure Fe/steel interface had a good composite effect.With the increase in the cooling rate,the bonding strength of the Al/Ti interface was raised,and that of the Ti/Fe interface was increased first and then decreased.When the oil cooling process was adopted,the Al/Ti/pure Fe/steel composite plate exhibited the highest comprehensive performance.The shear strength of the Al/Ti interface and the Ti/Fe interface was 102 MPa and 186 MPa,respectively.The plastic fracture was determined as the mode of interface fracture.展开更多
Plasma electrolytic oxidation(PEO)coatings were prepared on Al−Mg laminated macro composites(LMCs)using both unipolar and bipolar waveforms in an appropriate electrolyte for both aluminum and magnesium alloys.The tech...Plasma electrolytic oxidation(PEO)coatings were prepared on Al−Mg laminated macro composites(LMCs)using both unipolar and bipolar waveforms in an appropriate electrolyte for both aluminum and magnesium alloys.The techniques of FESEM/EDS,grazing incident beam X-ray diffraction(GIXRD),and electrochemical methods of potentiodynamic polarization and electrochemical impedance spectroscopy(EIS)were used to characterize the coatings.The results revealed that the coatings produced using the bipolar waveform exhibited lower porosity and higher thickness than those produced using the unipolar one.The corrosion performance of the specimens’cut edge was investigated using EIS after 1,8,and 12 h of immersion in a 3.5 wt.%NaCl solution.It was observed that the coating produced using the bipolar waveform demonstrated the highest corrosion resistance after 12 h of immersion,with an estimated corrosion resistance of 5.64 kΩ·cm^(2),which was approximately 3 times higher than that of the unipolar coating.Notably,no signs of galvanic corrosion were observed in the LMCs,and only minor corrosion attacks were observed on the magnesium layer in some areas.展开更多
The Mg−Al composite rods of aluminum core-reinforced magnesium alloy were prepared by the extrusion−shear(ES)process,and the microstructure,deformation mechanism,and mechanical properties of the Mg−Al composite rods w...The Mg−Al composite rods of aluminum core-reinforced magnesium alloy were prepared by the extrusion−shear(ES)process,and the microstructure,deformation mechanism,and mechanical properties of the Mg−Al composite rods were investigated at different extrusion temperatures and shear stresses.The experimental results show that the proportion of dynamic recrystallization(DRX)and texture for Al and Mg alloys are controlled by the combination of temperature and shear stress.The texture type of the Al alloys exhibits slight variations at different temperatures.With the increase of temperature,the DRX behavior of Mg alloy shifts from discontinuous DRX(DDRX),continuous DRX(CDRX),and twin-induced DRX(TDRX)dominant to CDRX,the dislocation density in Mg alloy grains decreases significantly,and the average value of Schmid factor(SF)of the basalslip system increases.In particular,partial grains exhibit a distinct dominant slip system at 390℃.The hardness and thickness of the bonding layer,as well as the yield strength and elongation of the Mg alloy,reach their maximum at 360℃as a result of the intricate influence of the combined temperature and shear stress.展开更多
Non-isothermal aging(NIA)treatments have presented significant advantages in improving the comprehensive performance and aging hardening efficiency of the 7000 series aluminum alloys,but there is no attention paid to ...Non-isothermal aging(NIA)treatments have presented significant advantages in improving the comprehensive performance and aging hardening efficiency of the 7000 series aluminum alloys,but there is no attention paid to their composites.This study takes a linear heating aging process as an example to reveal the precipitation behaviors of a 15 vol.%SiC/7085Al composite as well as its impact on mechanical properties using differential scanning calorimetry,transmission electron microscopy,small-angle neutron scattering,hardness measurements,and tensile testing.The results indicated the formation of GP(Ⅰ,Ⅱ)zones,η’andηprecipitates in sequence,leading to the hardness and strength initially increasing and then decreasing with rising NIA temperatures.The maximums were reached at 183℃,corresponding to the appearance ofη’precipitates in large quantities.Owing to the rapid temperature rise during the NIA process,the precipitates entered the coarsening and redissolution stage before they were entirely formed,resulting in reduced peak strength compared to the T6 treatment.The composite exhibited a more significant reduction in strength than the 7085Al alloy because:(i)the annihilation of vacancies suppressed the formation of GPII zones,thereby weakening their transition toη’precipitates;(ii)quenching dislocations promoted the coarsening of precipitates.An improved NIA process,incorporating both heating and cooling aging treatments,was effectively designed with the assistance of in-situ SANS technology to address this issue,which allows for achieving strength comparable to that after the T6 treatment with only 15%of the aging time consumption.This research fills the gap in investigating the NIA precipitation behaviors of aluminum matrix composites,providing guidance for the formulation of NIA schedules.展开更多
Cu/Al composite plates were fabricated using rolling and underwater explosive welding techniques,separately,to compare their interfacial microstructures and mechanical performance.Interface morphology,grain orientatio...Cu/Al composite plates were fabricated using rolling and underwater explosive welding techniques,separately,to compare their interfacial microstructures and mechanical performance.Interface morphology,grain orientation,grain boundary characteristics,and phase distribution were analyzed through optical microscope,scanning electron microscope,and electron backscattered diffractometer.Mechanical properties were assessed using tensile shear tests,90°bending tests,and hardness measurements.Vickers hardness and nanoindentation test results further provided information on the hardness distributions.Results indicate that the diffusion layer in rolled Cu/Al composites is relatively fragile,while that produced by underwater explosive welding features a diffusion layer of approximately 18μm in thickness,which is metallurgically bonded through atomic diffusion.The tensile shear strength of these composites ranges from 64.45 MPa to 70.84 MPa,and in the 90°three-point bending test,the underwater-explosive-welded samples exhibit superior flexural performance.This study elucidates the effects of different manufacturing methods on the interfacial properties and mechanical performance of Cu/Al composites,offering essential insights for the selection of manufacturing methods and applications.展开更多
AZ31/Al/Ta composites were prepared using the vacuum hot compression bonding(VHCB)method.The effect of hot compressing temperature on the interface microstructure evolution,phase constitution,and shear strength at the...AZ31/Al/Ta composites were prepared using the vacuum hot compression bonding(VHCB)method.The effect of hot compressing temperature on the interface microstructure evolution,phase constitution,and shear strength at the interface was investigated.Moreover,the interface bonding mechanisms of the AZ31/Al/Ta composites during the VHCB process were explored.The results demonstrate that as the VHCB temperature increases,the phase composition of the interface between Mg and Al changes from the Mg-Al brittle intermetallic compounds(Al_(12)Mg_(17)and Al_(3)Mg_(2))to the Al-Mg solid solution.Meanwhile,the width of the Al/Ta interface diffusion layer at 450℃increases compared to that at 400℃.The shear strengths are 24 and 46 MPa at 400 and 450℃,respectively.The interfacial bonding mechanism of AZ31/Al/Ta composites involves the coexistence of diffusion and mechanical meshing.Avoiding the formation of brittle phases at the interface can significantly improve interfacial bonding strength.展开更多
In this study, liquid nitrogen was applied to grind SiCp/Al composites with high volume fraction and large SiC particle at different levels of cutting conditions, and the effects of grinding depth and speed on grindin...In this study, liquid nitrogen was applied to grind SiCp/Al composites with high volume fraction and large SiC particle at different levels of cutting conditions, and the effects of grinding depth and speed on grinding force, surface morphology, and surface roughness were investigated. At the same time, the effect of cryogenic cooling was also compared with that of conventional wet grinding. The experimental results indicated that cryogenic cooling is effective in enhancing supporting function of Al matrix to the SiC particles and improving surface quality. Additionally, the brittle fracture of SiC particles was suppressed and some ductile streaks on SiC particle could be observed.展开更多
Particle removal mechanism was presented during machining particle SiC/Al composites with diamond grinding tool. The relevant removal modes and their mechanisms were discussed considering the impact and squeezing effe...Particle removal mechanism was presented during machining particle SiC/Al composites with diamond grinding tool. The relevant removal modes and their mechanisms were discussed considering the impact and squeezing effect of diamond grit on the SiC particle. The experimental results show that the aluminum matrix has larger plastic deformation, so the aluminum mixed with the surplus SiC particles is cut from the surface. The SiC particles can be removed in multiple ways, such as broken/fractured, micro cracks, shearing and pulled out, etc. More particles removed by shearing, and less particles removed by fractured during material removal progress can produce a better machined surface.展开更多
Edge defects significantly impact the forming quality of Mg/Al composite plates during the rolling process.This study aims to develop an effective rolling technique to suppress these defects.First,an enhanced Lemaitre...Edge defects significantly impact the forming quality of Mg/Al composite plates during the rolling process.This study aims to develop an effective rolling technique to suppress these defects.First,an enhanced Lemaitre damage model with a generalized stress state damage prediction mechanism was used to evaluate the key mechanical factors contributing to defect formation.Based on this evaluation,an embedded composite rolling technique was proposed.Subsequently,comparative validation was conducted at 350℃ with a 50% reduction ratio.Results showed that the plates rolled using the embedded composite rolling technique had smooth surfaces and edges,with no macroscopic cracks observed.Numerical simulation indicated that,compared to conventional processes,the proposed technique reduced the maximum edge stress triaxiality of the plates from-0.02 to-1.56,significantly enhancing the triaxial compressive stress effect at the edges,which suppressed void nucleation and growth,leading to a 96%reduction in damage values.Mechanical property evaluations demonstrated that,compared to the conventional rolling process,the proposed technique improved edge bonding strength and tensile strength by approximately 67.7%and 118%,respectively.Further microstructural characterization revealed that the proposed technique,influenced by the restriction of deformation along the transverse direction(TD),weakened the plastic flow in the TD and enhanced plastic flow along the rolling direction(RD),resulting in higher grain boundary density and stronger basal texture.This,in turn,improved the toughness and transverse homogeneity of the plates.In summary,the embedded composite rolling technique provides crucial technical guidance for the preparation of Mg-based composite plates.展开更多
1.Introduction The strength-ductility trade-offdilemma has long been a per-sistent challenge in Al matrix composites(AMCs)[1,2].This is-sue primarily arises from the agglomeration of reinforcements at the grain bounda...1.Introduction The strength-ductility trade-offdilemma has long been a per-sistent challenge in Al matrix composites(AMCs)[1,2].This is-sue primarily arises from the agglomeration of reinforcements at the grain boundaries(GBs),which restricts local plastic flow dur-ing the plastic deformation and leads to stress concentration[3,4].Recently,the development of concepts aimed at achieving hetero-geneous grain has emerged as a promising approach for enhanc-ing comprehensive mechanical properties[5,6].展开更多
The paper study the interfacial mechanical properties and structural evolution mechanisms in 6061/AZ31B/6061 composite plates with and without Ni foil interlayers.For Ni-free interfaces,a continuous diffusion layer(3....The paper study the interfacial mechanical properties and structural evolution mechanisms in 6061/AZ31B/6061 composite plates with and without Ni foil interlayers.For Ni-free interfaces,a continuous diffusion layer(3.5-4.0μm)forms,dominated by brittle columnar Al_(12)Mg_(17) intermetallic compounds(IMCs,0.27-0.35μm thick),which act as preferential crack initiation sites.In contrast,Ni foil implantation induces interfacial restructuring during hot rolling:Constrained deformation fragments the Ni foil into grid-like segments with"olive"-shaped crosssections,embedded into Mg/Al matrices.These fragments(56% areal coverage)coexist with dispersed multiphase IMCs(Mg_(2)Ni,Al_(3)Ni,Mg_(3)AlNi,Al_(12)Mg_(17);10-20 nm grains)at fragment edges,forming a hybrid interface of"willow-leaf"Al_(12)Mg_(17) islands and nanoscale Mg_(2)Ni/Al_(3)Ni layers(15-25 nm).Hall-Petch analysis reveals the multiphase IMC interface exhibits 3.6×higher"kd^(-1/2)"strengthening contribution than single-phase Al_(12)Mg_(17) systems,attributed to grain refinement(20 nm vs.260 nm average grain size).Synergistic effects of mechanical interlocking,adhesion hierarchy(Ni-Al>Ni-Mg>Al-Mg),and nanoscale reinforcement collectively enhance peel strength by 78%without compromising bulk tensile properties.展开更多
In this work, an efficient process by diluting the nano-SiCp/Al composite granules in the molten matrix under ultrasonic vibration（UV） was developed to prepare metal matrix nano-composites（MMNCs）.Millimeter-sized ...In this work, an efficient process by diluting the nano-SiCp/Al composite granules in the molten matrix under ultrasonic vibration（UV） was developed to prepare metal matrix nano-composites（MMNCs）.Millimeter-sized composite granules with high content of SiC particle（8 wt%） were specially fabricated by dry high-energy ball milling（HBM） without process control agent, and then remelted and diluted in molten Al alloy under UV. The MMNCs melt was finally squeeze cast under a squeeze pressure of 200 MPa, Microstructure of the composite granules during dry HBM was investigated, and the effect of UV on microstructure and mechanical properties of the MMNCs was discussed. The results indicate that nano-SiC particles are uniformly distributed in the nano-SiCp/Al composite granules, which are covered by vestures of pure Al. During diluting, nano-SiC particles released from the composite granules are quickly dispersed in the molten matrix by UV within 4 min. Microstructure of MMNCs is significantly refined under UV and squeeze casting, eutectic Si phase modified to fine islands with an average length of 1.4 μm. Tensile strength of the squeeze cast MMNCs with 1 wt% of nano-SiC particles is 269 MPa, which is improved by 25% compared with the A356 alloy matrix.展开更多
文摘This study investigates the fabrication and characterization of Al alloy matrix composites reinforced with graphene oxide(GO) using accumulative roll bonding(ARB).The annealed Al 6061 sheets were processed through 5-pass ARB with GO reinforcement applied during the initial passes.Scanning electron microscopy revealed effective mitigation of GO agglomeration and improved interface bonding due to microscale material mixing.Raman spectroscopy confirmed the strong interaction between GO and the Al alloy matrix,as evidenced by the increased D band intensities and enhanced 2D band symmetry.Mechanical testing indicated an approximately 338.37% increase in yield strength(YS)and 86.42%improvement in hardness for the ARB-processed(ARBed)Al 6061/GO composite(0.2wt%)compared with annealed Al 6061 and an approximately 14.15%increase in YS and 17.23%improvement in hardness for the ARBedAl/GO composite(0.2wt%)compared with unreinforced ARBed Al 6061 specimens after five passes.X-ray diffraction analysis indicated an increased dislocation density,corroborating the observed enhancements in mechanical properties.Fracture surface analysis revealed reduced elongation with deep dimples,highlighting the tradeoff between strength and ductility.These results demonstrate the effectiveness of ARB for integrating GO into the Al 6061 matrix to improve the mechanical performance and interfacial bonding and underscore its potential for advanced composite materials.
基金supported by Guangdong Major Project of Basic and Applied Basic Research, China (No. 2020B0301030006)Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities, China (No. SWU-XDJH202313)+1 种基金Chongqing Postdoctoral Science Foundation Funded Project, China (No. 2112012728014435)the Chongqing Postgraduate Research and Innovation Project, China (No. CYS23197)。
文摘A new method was proposed for preparing AZ31/1060 composite plates with a corrugated interface,which involved cold-pressing a corrugated surface on the Al plate and then hot-pressing the assembled Mg/Al plate.The results show that cold-pressing produces intense plastic deformation near the corrugated surface of the Al plate,which promotes dynamic recrystallization of the Al substrate near the interface during the subsequent hot-pressing.In addition,the initial corrugation on the surface of the Al plate also changes the local stress state near the interface during hot pressing,which has a large effect on the texture components of the substrates near the corrugated interface.The construction of the corrugated interface can greatly enhance the shear strength by 2−4 times due to the increased contact area and the strong“mechanical gearing”effect.Moreover,the mechanical properties are largely depended on the orientation relationship between corrugated direction and loading direction.
基金Funded by the Provincial Talent Project of Gansu Province(No.2025QNGR18)the Natural Science Foundation of Gansu Province(No.23JRRA1647)+2 种基金the"Qizhi"Talent Cultivation Project of Lanzhou Institute of Technology(No.2025QZ-02)the Education Science and Technology Innovation Project of Gansu Province(No.2025A-229)the Lanzhou Science and Technology Development Guidance Plan Project(No.2024-9-307)。
文摘SiCp-reinforced 6092Al composites with volume fractions of 25%and 60%were prepared using a powder metallurgy method.Their friction and wear characteristics were analyzed using a reciprocating friction and wear testing machine under loads of 20 to 50 N against YG6 cemented carbide.The experimental results show that the friction coefficients of all samples increase with increasing load.The 25vol%composite exhibits the lowest friction coefficient(0.1669-0.2716),while the 60vol%composite exhibits the highest(0.3237-0.3990),with the 6092 aluminum alloy falling between the two.The wear volume and specific wear rate also increase with load,but the composites with a higher Si C content demonstrate smaller increments,with the 60vol%composite exhibiting superior wear resistance.Under a 30 N load,the wear scars of the 60vol%composite show a significant increase in the contents of elements such as C,Co,W,and O,indicating more severe wear of the counterpart material.Scanning electron microscopy(SEM)reveals wear mechanisms including adhesive wear,two-body sliding and three-body rolling wear of particles,and delamination.
基金financial support granted by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (No. 22402225)the Gusu Innovation and Entrepreneurship Leading Talent Plan(No. ZXL2023193)+2 种基金the Sinano Talents Plan (No. 2022000175)the Guangdong Basic and Applied Basic Research Foundation (No.2023A1515111133)the ANSO Scholarship for Young Talents
文摘Inorganic materials can solve transportable and on-site hydrolytic hydrogen generation issues.CaH_(2)/(Al/Si)composites are preferable due to their notable chemical properties.However,these composites require pretreatments,an inert environment,and long hours of physical ball milling for high homogeneity and synergistic effects.CaH_(2)also inhibits the hydrolysis reaction by forming its products on the Al/Si surface,which hinders the direct utilization of composites.This work represents the first investigation of NaH-CaH_(2)(Al/Si)fuel composites,which greatly overcome these limitations and can be directly used for on-site hydrogen generation and proton exchange membrane(PEM)fuel cells.The NaH-CaH_(2)(Al/Si)fuel composites were prepared by using a straightforward mixing method with variable composition ratios,showing high H_(2)yield and fuel cell(FC)performance.NaH addition provides the bridge effect,which opens up a new way to enable efficient hydrolysis and greatly enhances the hydrolysis activity of CaH_(2)/(Al/Si)composites.The novel fuel composites(NaH-CaH_(2)/Al)have extraordinary FC performance and a 0.42 W/cm2 peak power density greater than commercial hydrogen generators.It provides high H_(2)yield 84.4%for NaH-CaH_(2)/Al and 82%for NaH-CaH_(2)/Si compared to NaOH-CaH_(2)(Al/Si),NaCl-CaH_(2)(Al/Si),and KCl-CaH_(2)(Al/Si)composites.The NaH bridge effect hinders the direct water contact and stops the formation of Ca(OH)2 around Al/Si,which provides adequate pathways for the CaH_(2)(Al/Si)hydrolysis.The impressive capabilities of novel fuel composites are anticipated to offer practical uses in fuel cells,automobile applications,and portable/on-board H_(2)generation.
基金Supported by National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.52475480,51805334)Guangdong Basic and Applied Basic Research Foundation(Grant Nos.2023A1515030249,2023A1515110059)Shenzhen Science and Technology Program(Grant No.GJHZ20220913144212023).
文摘SiC-reinforced aluminum matrix(SiCp/Al)composite is widely utilized in the aerospace,automotive,and electronics industries due to the combination of ceramic hardness and metal toughness.However,the significant disparity in properties between SiC particles and the aluminum matrix results in severe tool wear and diminished surface quality during conventional machining.This study proposes an environmentally friendly and clean dry electrical discharge assisted grinding process as an efficient and low-damage machining method for SiCp/Al.An experimental platform was set up to study the impact of grinding and discharge process parameters on surface quality.The study compared the chip formation mechanism and surface quality between dry electrical discharge assisted grinding and conventional grinding,revealing relationships between surface roughness,grinding force,grinding temperature,and related parameters.The results indicate that the proposed grinding method leads to smaller chip sizes,lower grinding forces and temperatures,and an average reduction of 19.2%in surface roughness compared to conventional grinding.The axial,tangential,and normal grinding forces were reduced by roughly 10.5%,37.8%,and 23.0%,respectively.The optimized process parameters were determined to be N=2500 r/min,vf=30 mm/min,a=10μm,E=15 V,f=5000 Hz,dc=80%,resulting in a surface roughness of 0.161μm.
基金Opening Foundation of Key Laboratory of Explosive Energy Utilization and Control,Anhui Province(BP20240104)Graduate Innovation Program of China University of Mining and Technology(2024WLJCRCZL049)Postgraduate Research&Practice Innovation Program of Jiangsu Province(KYCX24_2701)。
文摘Because of the challenge of compounding lightweight,high-strength Ti/Al alloys due to their considerable disparity in properties,Al 6063 as intermediate layer was proposed to fabricate TC4/Al 6063/Al 7075 three-layer composite plate by explosive welding.The microscopic properties of each bonding interface were elucidated through field emission scanning electron microscope and electron backscattered diffraction(EBSD).A methodology combining finite element method-smoothed particle hydrodynamics(FEM-SPH)and molecular dynamics(MD)was proposed for the analysis of the forming and evolution characteristics of explosive welding interfaces at multi-scale.The results demonstrate that the bonding interface morphologies of TC4/Al 6063 and Al 6063/Al 7075 exhibit a flat and wavy configuration,without discernible defects or cracks.The phenomenon of grain refinement is observed in the vicinity of the two bonding interfaces.Furthermore,the degree of plastic deformation of TC4 and Al 7075 is more pronounced than that of Al 6063 in the intermediate layer.The interface morphology characteristics obtained by FEM-SPH simulation exhibit a high degree of similarity to the experimental results.MD simulations reveal that the diffusion of interfacial elements predominantly occurs during the unloading phase,and the simulated thickness of interfacial diffusion aligns well with experimental outcomes.The introduction of intermediate layer in the explosive welding process can effectively produce high-quality titanium/aluminum alloy composite plates.Furthermore,this approach offers a multi-scale simulation strategy for the study of explosive welding bonding interfaces.
基金Project(2014DFA50860)supported by International Science&Technology Cooperation Program of China
文摘After Sn/Pd activating, the SiCp/Al composite with 65% SiC (volume fraction) was coated by electroless Ni?P alloy plating. Surface morphology of the composite and its effect on the Ni?P alloy depositing process and bonding action of Ni and P atoms in the Ni?P alloy were studied. The results show that inhomogeneous distribution of the Sn/Pd activating points results in preferential deposition of the Ni?P alloy particles on the Al alloy and rough SiC particle surfaces and in the etched caves. The Ni?P alloy film has an amorphous structure where chemical bonding between Ni and P atoms exists. After a continuous Ni?P alloy film formed, electroless Ni?P alloy plating is not affected by surface morphology and characteristics of the SiCp/Al composite any longer, but by the electroless plating process itself. The Ni?P alloy film follows linear growth kinetics with an activation energy of 68.44 kJ/mol.
文摘The 2024Al/Gr/SiC hybrid composite plates with 5%-10% SiC particles （volume fraction） and 3%-6% flaky graphite （Gr） （volume fraction） were fabricated by vacuum hot pressing and hot extrusion processing. The effects of SiC and Gr on the microstructures and mechanical properties of the composites aged at 160, 175 and 190℃ were studied by optical microscopy, scanning electron microscopy （SEM）, and hardness and tensile tests. The results indicate that the SiC particles have a more obvious effect on accelerating the aging response as compared with the Gr. Both the tensile strength and elongation are reduced by the Gr and SiC particles added into the matrix, while the Gr has a more negative influence on the elongation than the SiC particles. The tensile strength （ab）, yield stress （as） and elongation （δ） of the 2024Al/3Gr/10SiC composite aged at 165℃ for 8 h are 387 MPa, 280.3 MPa and 5.7%, respectively. The hybrid composites are characterized by ductile fracture, which is associated with the ductile fracture of the matrix and the tearing of the interface between the matrix and the particles.
基金Supported by Science Research Project of Hebei Education Department(Grant No.BJK2024138)Hebei Provincial Natural Science Foundation(Grant No.E2023203129)National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.52004242,52075472).
文摘The aluminum(Al)/steel transition joints used in ships are processed from composite plates,and their mechanical properties have a significant impact on the safety of ships.In this paper,the Al/steel composite plate was prepared using rolling,with 5083 aluminum plate as the cladding plate,Q235 steel plate as the substrate,and TA1 titanium(Ti)plate and DT4 pure iron(Fe)plate as the intermediate layers.The heterothermic billet was prepared through induction heating by the magnetic effects of the steel plate and the pure Fe plate,and then the Al/steel composite plate was obtained by rolling.The impacts of post-rolling cooling process on the microstructure and properties of the Al/Ti/pure Fe/steel composite plate were studied.The results manifested that the pure Fe/steel interface had a good composite effect.With the increase in the cooling rate,the bonding strength of the Al/Ti interface was raised,and that of the Ti/Fe interface was increased first and then decreased.When the oil cooling process was adopted,the Al/Ti/pure Fe/steel composite plate exhibited the highest comprehensive performance.The shear strength of the Al/Ti interface and the Ti/Fe interface was 102 MPa and 186 MPa,respectively.The plastic fracture was determined as the mode of interface fracture.
文摘Plasma electrolytic oxidation(PEO)coatings were prepared on Al−Mg laminated macro composites(LMCs)using both unipolar and bipolar waveforms in an appropriate electrolyte for both aluminum and magnesium alloys.The techniques of FESEM/EDS,grazing incident beam X-ray diffraction(GIXRD),and electrochemical methods of potentiodynamic polarization and electrochemical impedance spectroscopy(EIS)were used to characterize the coatings.The results revealed that the coatings produced using the bipolar waveform exhibited lower porosity and higher thickness than those produced using the unipolar one.The corrosion performance of the specimens’cut edge was investigated using EIS after 1,8,and 12 h of immersion in a 3.5 wt.%NaCl solution.It was observed that the coating produced using the bipolar waveform demonstrated the highest corrosion resistance after 12 h of immersion,with an estimated corrosion resistance of 5.64 kΩ·cm^(2),which was approximately 3 times higher than that of the unipolar coating.Notably,no signs of galvanic corrosion were observed in the LMCs,and only minor corrosion attacks were observed on the magnesium layer in some areas.
基金supported by the general project of the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.52071042)Chongqing Natural Science Foundation Project,China(Nos.CSTB2023NSCQ-MSX0079,cstc2021ycjh-bgzxm0148)Graduate Student Innovation Program of Chongqing University of Technology,China(No.gzlcx20232008).
文摘The Mg−Al composite rods of aluminum core-reinforced magnesium alloy were prepared by the extrusion−shear(ES)process,and the microstructure,deformation mechanism,and mechanical properties of the Mg−Al composite rods were investigated at different extrusion temperatures and shear stresses.The experimental results show that the proportion of dynamic recrystallization(DRX)and texture for Al and Mg alloys are controlled by the combination of temperature and shear stress.The texture type of the Al alloys exhibits slight variations at different temperatures.With the increase of temperature,the DRX behavior of Mg alloy shifts from discontinuous DRX(DDRX),continuous DRX(CDRX),and twin-induced DRX(TDRX)dominant to CDRX,the dislocation density in Mg alloy grains decreases significantly,and the average value of Schmid factor(SF)of the basalslip system increases.In particular,partial grains exhibit a distinct dominant slip system at 390℃.The hardness and thickness of the bonding layer,as well as the yield strength and elongation of the Mg alloy,reach their maximum at 360℃as a result of the intricate influence of the combined temperature and shear stress.
基金support of the Na-tional Key R&D Program of China(No.2021YFA1600700)the Na-tional Natural Science Foundation of China(grant Nos.U22A20114,52322106,52192595,and 52301200)+2 种基金the Project funded by China Postdoctoral Science Foundation(No.2023M733573)CSNS Con-sortium on High-performance Materials of Chinese Academy of Sciences(No.JZHKYPT-2021-01)the Natural Science Foun-dation of Liaoning Province(No.2023-BS-020)。
文摘Non-isothermal aging(NIA)treatments have presented significant advantages in improving the comprehensive performance and aging hardening efficiency of the 7000 series aluminum alloys,but there is no attention paid to their composites.This study takes a linear heating aging process as an example to reveal the precipitation behaviors of a 15 vol.%SiC/7085Al composite as well as its impact on mechanical properties using differential scanning calorimetry,transmission electron microscopy,small-angle neutron scattering,hardness measurements,and tensile testing.The results indicated the formation of GP(Ⅰ,Ⅱ)zones,η’andηprecipitates in sequence,leading to the hardness and strength initially increasing and then decreasing with rising NIA temperatures.The maximums were reached at 183℃,corresponding to the appearance ofη’precipitates in large quantities.Owing to the rapid temperature rise during the NIA process,the precipitates entered the coarsening and redissolution stage before they were entirely formed,resulting in reduced peak strength compared to the T6 treatment.The composite exhibited a more significant reduction in strength than the 7085Al alloy because:(i)the annihilation of vacancies suppressed the formation of GPII zones,thereby weakening their transition toη’precipitates;(ii)quenching dislocations promoted the coarsening of precipitates.An improved NIA process,incorporating both heating and cooling aging treatments,was effectively designed with the assistance of in-situ SANS technology to address this issue,which allows for achieving strength comparable to that after the T6 treatment with only 15%of the aging time consumption.This research fills the gap in investigating the NIA precipitation behaviors of aluminum matrix composites,providing guidance for the formulation of NIA schedules.
基金Anhui Province Key Research and Development Plan(2022a05020021)China Coal Science and Industry Group Chongqing Research Institute Independent Research and Development Project(2023YBXM58)。
文摘Cu/Al composite plates were fabricated using rolling and underwater explosive welding techniques,separately,to compare their interfacial microstructures and mechanical performance.Interface morphology,grain orientation,grain boundary characteristics,and phase distribution were analyzed through optical microscope,scanning electron microscope,and electron backscattered diffractometer.Mechanical properties were assessed using tensile shear tests,90°bending tests,and hardness measurements.Vickers hardness and nanoindentation test results further provided information on the hardness distributions.Results indicate that the diffusion layer in rolled Cu/Al composites is relatively fragile,while that produced by underwater explosive welding features a diffusion layer of approximately 18μm in thickness,which is metallurgically bonded through atomic diffusion.The tensile shear strength of these composites ranges from 64.45 MPa to 70.84 MPa,and in the 90°three-point bending test,the underwater-explosive-welded samples exhibit superior flexural performance.This study elucidates the effects of different manufacturing methods on the interfacial properties and mechanical performance of Cu/Al composites,offering essential insights for the selection of manufacturing methods and applications.
基金National Natural Science Foundation of China(52275308,52301146)Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities(2023JG007)Supported by Shi Changxu Innovation Center for Advanced Materials(SCXKFJJ202207)。
文摘AZ31/Al/Ta composites were prepared using the vacuum hot compression bonding(VHCB)method.The effect of hot compressing temperature on the interface microstructure evolution,phase constitution,and shear strength at the interface was investigated.Moreover,the interface bonding mechanisms of the AZ31/Al/Ta composites during the VHCB process were explored.The results demonstrate that as the VHCB temperature increases,the phase composition of the interface between Mg and Al changes from the Mg-Al brittle intermetallic compounds(Al_(12)Mg_(17)and Al_(3)Mg_(2))to the Al-Mg solid solution.Meanwhile,the width of the Al/Ta interface diffusion layer at 450℃increases compared to that at 400℃.The shear strengths are 24 and 46 MPa at 400 and 450℃,respectively.The interfacial bonding mechanism of AZ31/Al/Ta composites involves the coexistence of diffusion and mechanical meshing.Avoiding the formation of brittle phases at the interface can significantly improve interfacial bonding strength.
基金financially supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (No.50975184)
文摘In this study, liquid nitrogen was applied to grind SiCp/Al composites with high volume fraction and large SiC particle at different levels of cutting conditions, and the effects of grinding depth and speed on grinding force, surface morphology, and surface roughness were investigated. At the same time, the effect of cryogenic cooling was also compared with that of conventional wet grinding. The experimental results indicated that cryogenic cooling is effective in enhancing supporting function of Al matrix to the SiC particles and improving surface quality. Additionally, the brittle fracture of SiC particles was suppressed and some ductile streaks on SiC particle could be observed.
基金Funded by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(51505434)the Key Scientific and Technological Project of Henan Province(172102210547)the Program for Innovative Research Team in Science and Technology in University of Henan Province(18IRTSTHN015)
文摘Particle removal mechanism was presented during machining particle SiC/Al composites with diamond grinding tool. The relevant removal modes and their mechanisms were discussed considering the impact and squeezing effect of diamond grit on the SiC particle. The experimental results show that the aluminum matrix has larger plastic deformation, so the aluminum mixed with the surplus SiC particles is cut from the surface. The SiC particles can be removed in multiple ways, such as broken/fractured, micro cracks, shearing and pulled out, etc. More particles removed by shearing, and less particles removed by fractured during material removal progress can produce a better machined surface.
基金supported by National Key Research and Development Program(2018YFA0707300)Major Program of National Natural Science Foundation of China(U22A20188).
文摘Edge defects significantly impact the forming quality of Mg/Al composite plates during the rolling process.This study aims to develop an effective rolling technique to suppress these defects.First,an enhanced Lemaitre damage model with a generalized stress state damage prediction mechanism was used to evaluate the key mechanical factors contributing to defect formation.Based on this evaluation,an embedded composite rolling technique was proposed.Subsequently,comparative validation was conducted at 350℃ with a 50% reduction ratio.Results showed that the plates rolled using the embedded composite rolling technique had smooth surfaces and edges,with no macroscopic cracks observed.Numerical simulation indicated that,compared to conventional processes,the proposed technique reduced the maximum edge stress triaxiality of the plates from-0.02 to-1.56,significantly enhancing the triaxial compressive stress effect at the edges,which suppressed void nucleation and growth,leading to a 96%reduction in damage values.Mechanical property evaluations demonstrated that,compared to the conventional rolling process,the proposed technique improved edge bonding strength and tensile strength by approximately 67.7%and 118%,respectively.Further microstructural characterization revealed that the proposed technique,influenced by the restriction of deformation along the transverse direction(TD),weakened the plastic flow in the TD and enhanced plastic flow along the rolling direction(RD),resulting in higher grain boundary density and stronger basal texture.This,in turn,improved the toughness and transverse homogeneity of the plates.In summary,the embedded composite rolling technique provides crucial technical guidance for the preparation of Mg-based composite plates.
基金support by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.U23A20546 and 52271010)the Chinese National Natural Science Fund for Distinguished Young Scholars(Grant No.52025015)the Natural Science Foundation of Tianjin City(No.21JCZDJC00510).
文摘1.Introduction The strength-ductility trade-offdilemma has long been a per-sistent challenge in Al matrix composites(AMCs)[1,2].This is-sue primarily arises from the agglomeration of reinforcements at the grain boundaries(GBs),which restricts local plastic flow dur-ing the plastic deformation and leads to stress concentration[3,4].Recently,the development of concepts aimed at achieving hetero-geneous grain has emerged as a promising approach for enhanc-ing comprehensive mechanical properties[5,6].
基金supported by the Guangdong Major Project of Basic and Applied Basic Research(2020B0301030006)Key Project of Chongqing Technology Innovation and Application Development Special Project(CSTB2023TIADKPX0016,CSTB2022TIAD-KPX0027)+1 种基金National Natural Science Foundation of China(51971183)the Science and Technology Program of Xinjiang Production and Construction Corps(2024AB056).
文摘The paper study the interfacial mechanical properties and structural evolution mechanisms in 6061/AZ31B/6061 composite plates with and without Ni foil interlayers.For Ni-free interfaces,a continuous diffusion layer(3.5-4.0μm)forms,dominated by brittle columnar Al_(12)Mg_(17) intermetallic compounds(IMCs,0.27-0.35μm thick),which act as preferential crack initiation sites.In contrast,Ni foil implantation induces interfacial restructuring during hot rolling:Constrained deformation fragments the Ni foil into grid-like segments with"olive"-shaped crosssections,embedded into Mg/Al matrices.These fragments(56% areal coverage)coexist with dispersed multiphase IMCs(Mg_(2)Ni,Al_(3)Ni,Mg_(3)AlNi,Al_(12)Mg_(17);10-20 nm grains)at fragment edges,forming a hybrid interface of"willow-leaf"Al_(12)Mg_(17) islands and nanoscale Mg_(2)Ni/Al_(3)Ni layers(15-25 nm).Hall-Petch analysis reveals the multiphase IMC interface exhibits 3.6×higher"kd^(-1/2)"strengthening contribution than single-phase Al_(12)Mg_(17) systems,attributed to grain refinement(20 nm vs.260 nm average grain size).Synergistic effects of mechanical interlocking,adhesion hierarchy(Ni-Al>Ni-Mg>Al-Mg),and nanoscale reinforcement collectively enhance peel strength by 78%without compromising bulk tensile properties.
基金financially supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (Grant No. 51574129)
文摘In this work, an efficient process by diluting the nano-SiCp/Al composite granules in the molten matrix under ultrasonic vibration（UV） was developed to prepare metal matrix nano-composites（MMNCs）.Millimeter-sized composite granules with high content of SiC particle（8 wt%） were specially fabricated by dry high-energy ball milling（HBM） without process control agent, and then remelted and diluted in molten Al alloy under UV. The MMNCs melt was finally squeeze cast under a squeeze pressure of 200 MPa, Microstructure of the composite granules during dry HBM was investigated, and the effect of UV on microstructure and mechanical properties of the MMNCs was discussed. The results indicate that nano-SiC particles are uniformly distributed in the nano-SiCp/Al composite granules, which are covered by vestures of pure Al. During diluting, nano-SiC particles released from the composite granules are quickly dispersed in the molten matrix by UV within 4 min. Microstructure of MMNCs is significantly refined under UV and squeeze casting, eutectic Si phase modified to fine islands with an average length of 1.4 μm. Tensile strength of the squeeze cast MMNCs with 1 wt% of nano-SiC particles is 269 MPa, which is improved by 25% compared with the A356 alloy matrix.
