Process-dependent Microstructure And Severe Plastic Deformation In Sicp?? Reinforced Aluminum Metal Matrix Composites

TL;DR: In this article, the effect of ceramic reinforcement on the behavior of aluminum matrix composites is discussed and a review of the application of MMCs is presented, as well as the properties of aluminum-Silicon Alloys and SiCp Reinforced Aluminum Metal Matrix Composites.

Abstract: .................................................................................................................................. iii ACKNOWLEDGMENTS ............................................................................................................. vi TABLE OF CONTENTS .............................................................................................................. vii LIST OF FIGURES .........................................................................................................................x LIST OF TABLES ....................................................................................................................... xiv LIST OF ABBREVIATIONS ........................................................................................................xv CHAPTER 1 : INTRODUCTION ...................................................................................................1 CHAPTER 2 : LITERATURE REVIEW ........................................................................................3 2.1. Metallic Matrix Composites ....................................................................................3 2.1.1. Applications of Metallic Matrix Composites (MMCs) ............................................5 2.1.2. Effect of Ceramic Reinforcements on the Behavior of Aluminium Matrix Composites ...............................................................................................................5 2.1.3. Particle Reinforced Metallic Matrix Composites (MMCp) .....................................6 2.1.4. Liquid state processing: MC-21 Rapid Mixing Process for Production of MMCs. 8 2.2. Microstructure of Al-Si Casting Alloys and SiCp Reinforced Aluminum Metal Matrix Composites ...............................................................................................12 2.2.1. Properties of Aluminum Solid Solution .................................................................12 2.2.2. Properties of Silicon Crystals.................................................................................13 2.2.3. Properties of Aluminum-Silicon Alloys ................................................................14 2.2.4. The Eutectic Si .......................................................................................................17 2.2.4.1. The Al-Si Eutectic..........................................................................................18 2.2.4.2. Diffusion of Silicon in Aluminum .................................................................20 2.2.4.3. Theory of Ostwald ripening ...........................................................................21 2.2.4.4. Silicon Spheroidization Model ......................................................................23