Skip to main content
SpringerLink
Log in

Characteristics of Mg-based composites synthesized using a novel mechanical disintegration and deposition technique

  • Published:
Metallurgical and Materials Transactions A Aims and scope Submit manuscript

Abstract

In the present study, for the first time, a new technique termed “mechanical disintegration and deposition” was conceptualized and used for synthesis of Mg-based composites. Microstructural characterization studies conducted on the extruded composite samples using optical and scanning electron microscopy revealed a minimal level of porosity, uniform distribution of SiC particulates, recrystallized grain morphology, and good interfacial integrity between the metallic matrix and the reinforcement. Mechanical properties characterization conducted using a free-free beam method and servohydraulic tensile testing machine revealed that with an increasing percentage of reinforcement, there was an increase in dynamic elastic modulus and 0.2 pct yield strength (YS), a decrease in ductility, and no effect on the ultimate tensile strength (UTS). The results of the mechanical properties were then rationalized in terms of the microstructural characteristics associated with the composite samples.

This is a preview of subscription content, log in via an institution to check access.

Access this article

Log in via an institution

Price excludes VAT (USA)
Tax calculation will be finalised during checkout.

Instant access to the full article PDF.

Similar content being viewed by others

References

  1. A. Luo: Metall. Mater. Trans. A, 1995, vol. 26A, pp. 2445–56.

    CAS  Google Scholar 

  2. V. Laurent, P. Jarry, G. Regazzoni, and D. Apelian: J. Mater. Sci., 1992, vol. 27, pp. 4447–59.

    Article  CAS  Google Scholar 

  3. D.M. Lee, B.K. Suh, B.G. Kim, J.S. Lee, and C.H. Lee: Mater. Sci. Technol., 1997, vol. 13, pp. 590–95.

    CAS  Google Scholar 

  4. J.V. Foltz and C.M. Blackmon: Adv. Mater. Processes, 1998, vol. 154 (6), pp. 19–23.

    CAS  Google Scholar 

  5. M. Hunt: Mater. Eng., 1991, vol. 108 (6), pp. 27–30.

    Google Scholar 

  6. N.D.R. Goddard: Test Techniques for Metal Matrix Composites, IOP Short Meetings Series No. 28, IOP Publishing Ltd., London, United Kingdom, 1991, pp. 1–21.

    Google Scholar 

  7. Fundamentals of Metal Matrix Composites, S. Suresh, A. Mortensen, and A. Needleman, eds. Butterworth-Heinemann, Boston, MA, 1993, pp. 297–311.

  8. J.E. Allison and G.S. Cole: J. Met., 1993, vol. 45 (1), pp. 19–24.

    CAS  Google Scholar 

  9. G. Curran: Mater. World, 1998, vol. 6 (1), pp. 20–1.

    Google Scholar 

  10. M. Gupta, I.A. Ibrahim, F.A. Mohamed, and E.J. Lavernia: J. Mater. Sci., 1991, vol. 26, pp. 6673–84.

    Article  CAS  Google Scholar 

  11. M. Gupta, C. Lane, and E.J. Lavernia: Scripta Metall. Mater., 1992, vol. 26 (5), pp. 825–30.

    Article  CAS  Google Scholar 

  12. M. Gupta, F.A. Mohamed, E.J. Lavernia, and T.S. Srivatsan: J. Mater. Sci., 1993, vol. 28, pp. 2245–59.

    Article  CAS  Google Scholar 

  13. Powder Diffraction File, International Center for Diffraction Data, Swarthmore, PA, 1991.

  14. W. Thomson: Theory of Vibrations with Applications, 4th ed., Prentice-Hall Publications, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, 1993, pp. 281–83.

    Google Scholar 

  15. V.C. Nardone and K.M. Prewo: Scripta Metall., 1986, vol. 20, pp. 43–43.

    Article  CAS  Google Scholar 

  16. M. Gupta, M.O. Lai, and C.Y. Soo: Mater. Sci. Eng. A, 1996, vol. 210, pp. 114–22.

    Article  Google Scholar 

  17. W.S. Miller and F.J. Humphreys: Scripta Metall. Mater., 1991, vol. 25, pp. 2623–23.

    Article  CAS  Google Scholar 

  18. M. Gupta, F.A. Mohamed, and E.J. Lavernia: Metall. Trans. A, 1992, vol. 23A, pp. 845–50.

    CAS  Google Scholar 

  19. P.G. Shewmon: Transformation in Metals, McGraw-Hill Book Company, New York, NY, 1969, pp. 69–125.

    Google Scholar 

  20. R.E. Reed-Hill: Physical Metallurgy Principles, 2nd ed., D. Van Nostrand Company, New York, NY, 1964, pp. 267–335 and 753–55.

    Google Scholar 

  21. M. Gupta, R. Sikand, and A.K. Gupta: Scripta Metall. Mater., 1994, vol. 34 (10), pp. 1343–43.

    Article  Google Scholar 

  22. M.K. Surappa: J. Mater. Sci. Lett., 1993, vol. 12, pp. 1272–73.

    Article  CAS  Google Scholar 

  23. D.J. Lloyd: Int. Mater. Rev., 1994, vol. 39 (1), pp. 1–23.

    CAS  Google Scholar 

  24. Z.G. Wang, S. Li, and L. Sun: Key Eng. Mater., 1995, vols. 104–107, pp. 729–48.

    Article  Google Scholar 

  25. B. Inem and G. Pollard: J. Mater. Sci., 1993, vol. 28, pp. 4427–34.

    Article  CAS  Google Scholar 

  26. M. Gupta, L. Lu, M.O. Lai, and K.H. Lee: Mater. Res. Bull., 1999, vol. 34 (8), pp. 1201–14.

    Article  CAS  Google Scholar 

  27. A.L. Geiger and M. Jackson: Adv. Mater. Proc., 1989, vol. 136 (7), pp. 23–30.

    Google Scholar 

  28. C.J. Smithells: Metals Reference Book, 5th ed., Butterworths & Co. Ltd., London, 1976.

    Google Scholar 

  29. J.F. Shackelford, W. Alexander, and J.S. Park: CRC Material Science and Engineering Handbook, CRC Press Inc., Boca Raton, FL, 1994, p. 304.

    Google Scholar 

  30. M. Gupta and S. Ling: Mater. Des., 1997, vol. 18 (3), pp. 139–47.

    CAS  Google Scholar 

  31. T. Christman and S. Suresh: Acta Metall., 1988, vol. 36, pp. 1691–1704.

    Article  CAS  Google Scholar 

  32. G.E. Fougere, L. Riester, M. Ferber, J.R. Weertman, and R.W. Seigel: Mater. Sci. Eng. A, 1995, vol. 204, pp. 1–6.

    Article  Google Scholar 

  33. A.R. Boccaccini, G. Ondracek, P. Mazilu, and D. Windelberg: J. Mech. Behav. Mater., 1993, vol. 4 (2), pp. 119–28.

    CAS  Google Scholar 

  34. ASM Handbook: Properties and Selection: Nonferrous Alloys and Special-Purpose Materials, ASM INTERNATIONAL, Materials Park, OH, 1990, pp. 1132–35.

    Google Scholar 

  35. G.F. Bocchini: Int. J. Powder Metall., 1986, vol. 22 (3), pp. 185–202.

    CAS  Google Scholar 

  36. R.D. Payne, A.L. Moran, and R.C. Cammarata: Scripta Metall. Mater., 1993, vol. 29, pp. 907–12.

    Article  CAS  Google Scholar 

  37. D.L. McDanels: Metall. Trans. A, 1985, vol. 16A, pp. 1105–15.

    CAS  Google Scholar 

  38. M.R. Krishnadev, R. Angers, C.G. Krishnadas Nair, and G. Huard: J. Met., 1993, vol. 45 (8), pp. 52–54.

    Google Scholar 

Download references

Author information

Authors and Affiliations

  1. the Department of Mechanical and Production Engineering, National University of Singapore, 119260, Singapore

    M. K. K. Oo (Graduate Student), P. S. Ling (Graduate Student) & M. Gupta (Associate Professor)

Authors
  1. M. K. K. Oo
    View author publications

    You can also search for this author in PubMed Google Scholar

  2. P. S. Ling
    View author publications

    You can also search for this author in PubMed Google Scholar

  3. M. Gupta
    View author publications

    You can also search for this author in PubMed Google Scholar

Rights and permissions

Reprints and permissions

About this article

Cite this article

Oo, M.K.K., Ling, P.S. & Gupta, M. Characteristics of Mg-based composites synthesized using a novel mechanical disintegration and deposition technique. Metall Mater Trans A 31, 1873–1881 (2000). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11661-006-0241-5

Download citation

  • Received:

  • Issue Date:

  • DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s11661-006-0241-5

Keywords

Search

Navigation