Effect of Al59Cu25.5Fe12.5B3 Quasi-crystals on Microstructure and Flexural Strength of Aluminum Matrix Composites Prepared by Spark Plasma Sintering Method

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1 Ceramic Department, Materials and Energy Research center, Karaj, Iran

2 School of Metallurgy and Materials Engineering, Iran University of Science and Technology (IUST), Tehran, Iran

Abstract

In this study, Al-based composites reinforced with Al59Cu25.5Fe12.5B3 quasicrystal (QC) were prepared by spark plasma sintering (SPS) method. Microstructural and mechanical properties were examined. It is observed that with addition of quasi-crystalline reinforcement the intensity of the quasi-crystalline peak has increased. Also, it is observed that by performing spark plasma sintering, the quasi-crystalline particles maintain their stability. Due to low temperature of the process and the short time of spark plasma sintering, the occurrence of destructive phases within the quasi-crystal has been prevented. based on field emission scanning electron microscopy (FESEM) images, the distribution of quasi-crystalline particles at the sample level has increased. In addition, the mechanical properties are improved by increasing the quasi-crystalline particles. Therefore, the sample with 15 vol.% of quasi-crystal has better results than other samples in improving microstructural and mechanical properties and it can be considered as an optimal sample with suitable practical properties.

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Effect of Al59Cu25.5Fe12.5B3 Quasi-crystals on Microstructure and Flexural Strength of Aluminum Matrix Composites Prepared by Spark Plasma Sintering Method

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