In this experimental study,magnesium(AZ91D)based boron carbide(B4C)and graphite(Gr)particle reinforced hybrid composite materials were manufactured by stir casting.The tribological and mechanical properties of these c...In this experimental study,magnesium(AZ91D)based boron carbide(B4C)and graphite(Gr)particle reinforced hybrid composite materials were manufactured by stir casting.The tribological and mechanical properties of these composite materials were investigated.The results of the tests revealed that the graphite reinforced hybrid composites exhibited a lower wear loss compared to the unreinforced AZ91D alloy and AZ91D–B4C composites.It was found that with an increase in the B4C content,the wear resistance increased monotonically with hardness and ultimate tensile strength decreased.This study revealed that the addition of both a hard reinforcement(e.g.,B4C)and soft reinforcement(e.g.,graphite)significantly improves the wear resistance of magnesium composites.These entire results designate that the hybrid magnesium composites can be considered as an excellent material where high strength,ultimate tensile strength and wear-resistant components are of major importance,primarily in the aerospace and automotive engineering sectors.展开更多
The influences of axial force on tensile properties of friction stir welded AZ61A magnesium alloy were studied. Five different values of axial forces ranging from 3 to 7 kN were used to fabricate the joints. Tensile p...The influences of axial force on tensile properties of friction stir welded AZ61A magnesium alloy were studied. Five different values of axial forces ranging from 3 to 7 kN were used to fabricate the joints. Tensile properties of the joints were evaluated and correlated with the stir zone microstructure and hardness. From this investigation, it is found that the joint fabricated with an axial force of 5 kN exhibits superior tensile properties compared to other joints. The formation of finer grains in the stir zone and higher hardness of the stir zone are the main reasons for the superior tensile properties of these joints.展开更多
文摘In this experimental study,magnesium(AZ91D)based boron carbide(B4C)and graphite(Gr)particle reinforced hybrid composite materials were manufactured by stir casting.The tribological and mechanical properties of these composite materials were investigated.The results of the tests revealed that the graphite reinforced hybrid composites exhibited a lower wear loss compared to the unreinforced AZ91D alloy and AZ91D–B4C composites.It was found that with an increase in the B4C content,the wear resistance increased monotonically with hardness and ultimate tensile strength decreased.This study revealed that the addition of both a hard reinforcement(e.g.,B4C)and soft reinforcement(e.g.,graphite)significantly improves the wear resistance of magnesium composites.These entire results designate that the hybrid magnesium composites can be considered as an excellent material where high strength,ultimate tensile strength and wear-resistant components are of major importance,primarily in the aerospace and automotive engineering sectors.
基金University Grants Commission (UGC),New Delhi for their financial support rendered through Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) award
文摘The influences of axial force on tensile properties of friction stir welded AZ61A magnesium alloy were studied. Five different values of axial forces ranging from 3 to 7 kN were used to fabricate the joints. Tensile properties of the joints were evaluated and correlated with the stir zone microstructure and hardness. From this investigation, it is found that the joint fabricated with an axial force of 5 kN exhibits superior tensile properties compared to other joints. The formation of finer grains in the stir zone and higher hardness of the stir zone are the main reasons for the superior tensile properties of these joints.
