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Using microwaves to synthesize pure aluminum and metastable Al/Cu nanocomposites with superior properties

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Title Using microwaves to synthesize pure aluminum and metastable Al/Cu nanocomposites with superior properties
 
Creator NAWATHE, S
WONG, WLE
GUPTA, M
 
Subject mechanical performance
reinforced aluminum
magnesium
composites
powder processing
sintering
aluminum
metal matrix composites
mechanical properties
 
Description The processing of aluminum using powder metallurgy techniques is a challenging task due to the presence of thin oxide films on the surface of the metal particles which prevent strong bonding between particles during sintering. In this study, an innovative hybrid microwave sintering technique is utilized to process pure aluminum and Al/Cu nanocomposites without the need of any protective atmosphere. Hybrid microwave sintering involves the hearing of aluminum compacts using both microwave energy and radiant heating. Significant savings in time and energy can be achieved using the fabrication methodology. Results revealed that processing methodology used in this study provides a simple and inexpensive option to existing processing methodologies to synthesize pure Al and Al/Cu nanocomposites with superior combination of properties. (C) 2009
 
Publisher ELSEVIER SCIENCE SA
 
Date 2011-07-29T02:16:42Z
2011-12-26T12:47:42Z
2011-12-27T05:38:37Z
2011-07-29T02:16:42Z
2011-12-26T12:47:42Z
2011-12-27T05:38:37Z
2009
 
Type Article
 
Identifier JOURNAL OF MATERIALS PROCESSING TECHNOLOGY, 209(10), 4890-4895
0924-0136
http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jmatprotec.2009.01.009
http://dspace.library.iitb.ac.in/xmlui/handle/10054/7550
http://hdl.handle.net/10054/7550
 
Language en