Effect of ZrO2 addition on microstructure and mechanical properties of Al-Zn-Mg alloy matrix composite

Joint Authors

Aziz, Isra A.
Bedien, Russul S.

Source

Engineering and Technology Journal

Issue

Vol. 38, Issue 12A (31 Dec. 2020), pp.1751-1757, 7 p.

Publisher

University of Technology

Publication Date

2020-12-31

Country of Publication

Iraq

No. of Pages

7

Main Subjects

Engineering & Technology Sciences (Multidisciplinary)

Topics

Abstract EN

Aluminum – based metal matrix composite are widely used in industrial applications compared with conventional and unreinforced alloy.

The composite materials usually exhibit a higher strength both at elevated and ambient temperature, as well as wear resistance.

The production of composite materials which contain different weight percentage of ZrO2 (0.5, 1.5 and 2.5wt %) by stir casting process.

The mechanical properties of the base alloy and composite were evaluated by using tensile and hardness tests.

The microstructure inspection by optical microscopy, scanning electron microscope and energy dispersive spectroscopy (EDS) were utilized to study the fracture surface topography.

The results represent that the hardness, strength of yield and tensile strength increased with increasing the weight % of ZrO2 to 2.5 % while the elongation decreased.

The microstructure inspection by optical microscope shows that the dendrites structure and the particles distribution in matrix without any voids.

Furthermore, the grain size refining with the weight percentage of weight reinforcement elevated.

American Psychological Association (APA)

Aziz, Isra A.& Bedien, Russul S.. 2020. Effect of ZrO2 addition on microstructure and mechanical properties of Al-Zn-Mg alloy matrix composite. Engineering and Technology Journal،Vol. 38, no. 12A, pp.1751-1757.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1020843

Modern Language Association (MLA)

Aziz, Isra A.& Bedien, Russul S.. Effect of ZrO2 addition on microstructure and mechanical properties of Al-Zn-Mg alloy matrix composite. Engineering and Technology Journal Vol. 38, no. 12A (2020), pp.1751-1757.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1020843

American Medical Association (AMA)

Aziz, Isra A.& Bedien, Russul S.. Effect of ZrO2 addition on microstructure and mechanical properties of Al-Zn-Mg alloy matrix composite. Engineering and Technology Journal. 2020. Vol. 38, no. 12A, pp.1751-1757.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1020843

Data Type

Journal Articles

Language

English

Notes

Includes bibliographical references : p. 1757

Record ID

BIM-1020843