摘要
The main objective of this study is to enhance the strength of CNTs （carbon nanotubes） which reinforced AI matrix composites by introducing an appropriate amount of Copper（Cu） into the composite material. AI-Cu/MWCNTs （multi-walled carbon nanotubes） nanocomposites were produced via compaction, sintering and hot extrusion process of AI-Cu/MWCNTs powders, which were fabricated by a conventional ball mill process with AI powders and Cu-MWCNTs composite powders which were synthesized by molecular level mixing technique. Also the change of mechanical properties with different content ratio of Cu/MWCNT composite powders in A1 matrix is analyzed. It is found that the addition of the proper Cu/MWCNTs powders which are well distributed in AI matrix leads to high mechanical stiffness. The 2 wt% Cu/MWCNTs reinforced A1 composites which exhibited 3.2 times higher tensile strength and 4.4 times higher yield strength than pure AI.
