Effect of treatment process on hardness of Al7Si-Mg-Zn matrix composite reinforced with silicon carbide particulate

Dwi Rahmalina, Bondan T. Sofyan, Nararia Askarningsih, Sigma Rizkyardiani

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Abstract

Aluminium matrix composite with silicon carbide reinforcement has been developed to increase the hardness of the composite. The determining factors in the development of this material are alloy element content, rolling process and heat treatment. In this research, Al-7Si alloy with Zn and Mg element content variation was made as the matrix to strengthen the aluminium. The reinforcement is silicon carbide (SiC) in the form of particle with volume fraction of 5-20%. Rolling process and heat treatment were conducted to further increase the hardness. Material characterisation is conducted with chemical composition testing, microstructure observation, and hardness testing. Research showed that after rolling process with 10% reduction, the hardness of composite is increased. The improvement of hardness on precipitation heat treated composite after rolling process tend to decline compare to non-rolled composite.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationMaterial Research and Applications
PublisherTrans Tech Publications
Pages1511-1515
Number of pages5
ISBN (Print)9783037859933
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1 Jan 2014
Event2012 International Conference on Advanced Material and Manufacturing Science, ICAMMS 2012 - Beijing, China
Duration: 20 Dec 201221 Dec 2012

Publication series

NameAdvanced Materials Research
Volume875-877
ISSN (Print)1022-6680

Conference

Conference2012 International Conference on Advanced Material and Manufacturing Science, ICAMMS 2012
Country/TerritoryChina
CityBeijing
Period20/12/1221/12/12

Keywords

  • Aluminium matrix composite
  • Heat treatment
  • Interface
  • Rolling
  • Silicon carbide

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