Fabrication and Microstructural Properties of Aluminium-Based Hybrid Nanocomposites by Vacuum Die Casting
摘要
The current research investigates the consequences of hybrid nanoparticles on the microstructural characteristics of aluminium-based composites. The matrix employed was pure aluminium (Al), while titanium oxide (TiO2) and yttrium oxide (Y2O3) were chosen as primary and secondary reinforcements at differing weight percentages (0, 2.5, 5, and 10%). Vacuum die casting was utilised in the fabrication of the hybrid aluminium matrix nanocomposites (HAMNCs). An optical microscopy (OM), a field emission scanning electron microscope (FESEM) and an X-ray diffraction (XRD) spectrometer were among the equipment employed in the investigation. The results showed that the HAMNCs had a fine particle distribution, demonstrated a strong interfacial connection between the matrix and reinforcement. It has been observed that HAMNC specimens exhibit voids, aggregation, and clustering when hybrid nanoparticles with a weight percentage higher than 5 wt.% were introduced. The XRD spectrum of hybrid nanocomposites only showed three phases—Y2O3, TiO2, and Al indicating that there were no intermetallic or additional phases. This paper recommends the manufactured hybrid Al alloy composite for steel structures or bridge construction due to its excellent behaviour.