A Novel Preparation Method of SiC Reinforced Aluminum Composite Through Vertical Rotatory Furnace

摘要

The aluminum composite was prepared successfully by stirring using internal blade installed inside a vertical rotatory furnace. Pure aluminum was used as matrix and silicon carbide particles with 10 weight percentage as reinforcement. To evaluate the efficiency of the suggested stirrer, the microstructure of the samples was analyzed using scanning electron microscope, image analyzer software available with optical microscope and energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy analysis. Furthermore, mechanical properties were studied by measuring ultimate and yield strength, wear resistance, hardness and porosity. It was found that the particle distribution was enhanced and consequently improved the mechanical properties of the composite.