Microstructure and Mechanical Properties of the SiCp/A357 Composites Materials

In this study, SiCp/A357 composites containing 10% SiCp by mass were successfully fabricated using the semi-solid stir casting technique. The investigation focused on the microstructure, interfacial characteristics, and mechanical properties of the SiCp/A357 composites. The experimental findings ind...

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Main Authors: Yugeng Li, Nan Zhang, Qinglin Jin, Zaijiu Li, Lu Li, Yanhua Sun, Peilin Xu, Qingxu Zhao
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Language:English
Published: Associação Brasileira de Metalurgia e Materiais (ABM); Associação Brasileira de Cerâmica (ABC); Associação Brasileira de Polímeros (ABPol) 2025-06-01
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Nan Zhang
Qinglin Jin
Zaijiu Li
Lu Li
Yanhua Sun
Peilin Xu
Qingxu Zhao
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Lu Li
Yanhua Sun
Peilin Xu
Qingxu Zhao
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description In this study, SiCp/A357 composites containing 10% SiCp by mass were successfully fabricated using the semi-solid stir casting technique. The investigation focused on the microstructure, interfacial characteristics, and mechanical properties of the SiCp/A357 composites. The experimental findings indicated uniform distribution of SiCp within the matrix, with minimal interfacial reaction at the matrix and SiCp interface. Additionally, the interfacial bonding between SiCp and the matrix was found to be highly robust. The composites achieved an ultimate tensile strength of 233.4 MPa and an elongation of 7.67% prior to heat treatment. Following T6 heat treatment, the tensile strength showed significant improvement, reaching 431.9MPa, while the elongation decreased to 5.7%. The orientation relationship between the matrix and reinforcement was investigated, and first-principles calculations were employed to analyse the interfacial bonding between the reinforcement and the matrix. The simulations confirmed effective bonding, which consistent with the experimental observations.
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spelling doaj-art-fa52c0058c094495870dde0b66fb255e2025-08-20T03:29:53ZengAssociação Brasileira de Metalurgia e Materiais (ABM); Associação Brasileira de Cerâmica (ABC); Associação Brasileira de Polímeros (ABPol)Materials Research1516-14392025-06-012810.1590/1980-5373-mr-2025-0162Microstructure and Mechanical Properties of the SiCp/A357 Composites MaterialsYugeng LiNan ZhangQinglin JinZaijiu LiLu Lihttps://orcid.org/0000-0003-4417-542XYanhua SunPeilin XuQingxu ZhaoIn this study, SiCp/A357 composites containing 10% SiCp by mass were successfully fabricated using the semi-solid stir casting technique. The investigation focused on the microstructure, interfacial characteristics, and mechanical properties of the SiCp/A357 composites. The experimental findings indicated uniform distribution of SiCp within the matrix, with minimal interfacial reaction at the matrix and SiCp interface. Additionally, the interfacial bonding between SiCp and the matrix was found to be highly robust. The composites achieved an ultimate tensile strength of 233.4 MPa and an elongation of 7.67% prior to heat treatment. Following T6 heat treatment, the tensile strength showed significant improvement, reaching 431.9MPa, while the elongation decreased to 5.7%. The orientation relationship between the matrix and reinforcement was investigated, and first-principles calculations were employed to analyse the interfacial bonding between the reinforcement and the matrix. The simulations confirmed effective bonding, which consistent with the experimental observations.http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S1516-14392025000100253&lng=en&tlng=enSemi-solid stir castingAluminium matrix compositesMechanical propertiesMicrostructureSilicon carbide particles
spellingShingle Yugeng Li
Nan Zhang
Qinglin Jin
Zaijiu Li
Lu Li
Yanhua Sun
Peilin Xu
Qingxu Zhao
Microstructure and Mechanical Properties of the SiCp/A357 Composites Materials
Materials Research
Semi-solid stir casting
Aluminium matrix composites
Mechanical properties
Microstructure
Silicon carbide particles
title Microstructure and Mechanical Properties of the SiCp/A357 Composites Materials
title_full Microstructure and Mechanical Properties of the SiCp/A357 Composites Materials
title_fullStr Microstructure and Mechanical Properties of the SiCp/A357 Composites Materials
title_full_unstemmed Microstructure and Mechanical Properties of the SiCp/A357 Composites Materials
title_short Microstructure and Mechanical Properties of the SiCp/A357 Composites Materials
title_sort microstructure and mechanical properties of the sicp a357 composites materials
topic Semi-solid stir casting
Aluminium matrix composites
Mechanical properties
Microstructure
Silicon carbide particles
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