<p>B<sub>4</sub>C particles are an excellent reinforcement in functionally graded Al composites (FGCMs) owing to their superior characteristics compared to other widely used ceramic particles. Fabrication of AA6061-6 wt% B<sub>4</sub>C FGCM was done through K<sub>2</sub>TiF<sub>6</sub> flux-assisted centrifugal casting, resulting in a continuous radial compositional gradient of the ex-situ B<sub>4</sub>C and in-situ Al<sub>3</sub>Ti particles. While the concentration of both ex-situ and in-situ reinforcements declined from outer to inner periphery, the finer in-situ particles possessed a more gradual compositional gradient than a steeper gradient for the ex-situ particles. The particle-rich outer region showed 27% and 17% higher hardness and compressive yield strength, respectively, than the particle-free inner zone, stemming from the strengthening effect offered by both the reinforcing agents. The wear property improvement was substantial as the outer region presented 67% and 52% lower CoF and wear loss, respectively, at a load of 5&#xa0;N. Deformation behavior of the FGCM was characterized using unnotched and notched impact testing. During the impact loading, a higher resistance by the outer region to crack initiation without any notch enhanced the impact energy of the FGCM by 36%. The B<sub>4</sub>C particle fracture and initial crack extension through more pronounced void formation around the in-situ Al<sub>3</sub>Ti phases consumed a significant impact energy. However, the crack propagation energy for the outer and inner regions remained similar due to significant secondary crack formation. This work promotes the Al-B<sub>4</sub>C FGCM, incorporating supplementary in-situ phases, for a feasible material option in many applications requiring component property gradients.</p>

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Wear and Impact Deformation Behavior of a Centrifugally Cast Multi-reinforced Functionally Graded AA6061 Composite

  • Chandan Kumar,
  • Daolun Chen,
  • Bhagwati P. Kashyap,
  • Indrani Sen,
  • Siddhartha Roy

摘要

B4C particles are an excellent reinforcement in functionally graded Al composites (FGCMs) owing to their superior characteristics compared to other widely used ceramic particles. Fabrication of AA6061-6 wt% B4C FGCM was done through K2TiF6 flux-assisted centrifugal casting, resulting in a continuous radial compositional gradient of the ex-situ B4C and in-situ Al3Ti particles. While the concentration of both ex-situ and in-situ reinforcements declined from outer to inner periphery, the finer in-situ particles possessed a more gradual compositional gradient than a steeper gradient for the ex-situ particles. The particle-rich outer region showed 27% and 17% higher hardness and compressive yield strength, respectively, than the particle-free inner zone, stemming from the strengthening effect offered by both the reinforcing agents. The wear property improvement was substantial as the outer region presented 67% and 52% lower CoF and wear loss, respectively, at a load of 5 N. Deformation behavior of the FGCM was characterized using unnotched and notched impact testing. During the impact loading, a higher resistance by the outer region to crack initiation without any notch enhanced the impact energy of the FGCM by 36%. The B4C particle fracture and initial crack extension through more pronounced void formation around the in-situ Al3Ti phases consumed a significant impact energy. However, the crack propagation energy for the outer and inner regions remained similar due to significant secondary crack formation. This work promotes the Al-B4C FGCM, incorporating supplementary in-situ phases, for a feasible material option in many applications requiring component property gradients.