Investigation of the Mechanical Behavior of Synthesized Al6061/TiO<sub>2</sub> Microcomposites Using an Innovative Stir Casting Method
Aluminum composites are preferred in many kinds of applications such as aviation, space, automotive, and marine, owing to their outstanding properties, high strength, and corrosion resistance. The main objective of the current study is to evaluate the mechanical properties of aluminum alloy 6061/tit...
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| author | A. H. Badran Turki Alamro Rabeea W. Bazuhair Ahmed Ali Gad El-Mawla S. Z. El-Adben Ahmed Fouly |
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| description | Aluminum composites are preferred in many kinds of applications such as aviation, space, automotive, and marine, owing to their outstanding properties, high strength, and corrosion resistance. The main objective of the current study is to evaluate the mechanical properties of aluminum alloy 6061/titanium dioxide (micro-TiO<sub>2</sub>) microcomposite synthesized using the stir casting method. The effects of changes in stir casting parameters, such as stirring speed and tiring durations, were studied. Al6061 matrix was reinforced with micro-TiO<sub>2</sub> particles with weight fractions of 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 wt.%. Microstructural and chemical analyses were conducted to explore microstructural transformation resulting from the presence of the TiO<sub>2</sub> microparticles. The mechanical characteristics were evaluated, and the results showed a considerable enhancement in the mechanical strength and hardness resulting from the incorporation of micro-TiO<sub>2</sub> into Al606. The additions of 2 wt.% and 5 wt.% of micro-TiO<sub>2</sub> recorded the highest ultimate tensile strength and hardness, respectively. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-12118c560a39467ba030eb6f204bf9212023-11-23T12:25:57ZengMDPI AGNanomaterials2079-49912022-05-011210164610.3390/nano12101646Investigation of the Mechanical Behavior of Synthesized Al6061/TiO<sub>2</sub> Microcomposites Using an Innovative Stir Casting MethodA. H. Badran0Turki Alamro1Rabeea W. Bazuhair2Ahmed Ali Gad El-Mawla3S. Z. El-Adben4Ahmed Fouly5Department of Production Engineering and Mechanical Design, Faculty of Engineering, Minia University, Minya 61111, EgyptDepartment of Mechanical Engineering, College of Engineering and Islamic Architecture, Umm Al Qura University, Mecca 24382, Saudi ArabiaDepartment of Civil Engineering, College of Engineering and Islamic Architecture, Umm Al Qura University, Mecca 24382, Saudi ArabiaDepartment of Production Engineering and Mechanical Design, Faculty of Engineering, Minia University, Minya 61111, EgyptDepartment of Production Engineering and Mechanical Design, Faculty of Engineering, Minia University, Minya 61111, EgyptDepartment of Production Engineering and Mechanical Design, Faculty of Engineering, Minia University, Minya 61111, EgyptAluminum composites are preferred in many kinds of applications such as aviation, space, automotive, and marine, owing to their outstanding properties, high strength, and corrosion resistance. The main objective of the current study is to evaluate the mechanical properties of aluminum alloy 6061/titanium dioxide (micro-TiO<sub>2</sub>) microcomposite synthesized using the stir casting method. The effects of changes in stir casting parameters, such as stirring speed and tiring durations, were studied. Al6061 matrix was reinforced with micro-TiO<sub>2</sub> particles with weight fractions of 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 wt.%. Microstructural and chemical analyses were conducted to explore microstructural transformation resulting from the presence of the TiO<sub>2</sub> microparticles. The mechanical characteristics were evaluated, and the results showed a considerable enhancement in the mechanical strength and hardness resulting from the incorporation of micro-TiO<sub>2</sub> into Al606. The additions of 2 wt.% and 5 wt.% of micro-TiO<sub>2</sub> recorded the highest ultimate tensile strength and hardness, respectively.https://www.mdpi.com/2079-4991/12/10/1646metal matrix compositesAl6061titanium dioxide (TiO<sub>2</sub>)stir castingmechanical properties |
| spellingShingle | A. H. Badran Turki Alamro Rabeea W. Bazuhair Ahmed Ali Gad El-Mawla S. Z. El-Adben Ahmed Fouly Investigation of the Mechanical Behavior of Synthesized Al6061/TiO<sub>2</sub> Microcomposites Using an Innovative Stir Casting Method Nanomaterials metal matrix composites Al6061 titanium dioxide (TiO<sub>2</sub>) stir casting mechanical properties |
| title | Investigation of the Mechanical Behavior of Synthesized Al6061/TiO<sub>2</sub> Microcomposites Using an Innovative Stir Casting Method |
| title_full | Investigation of the Mechanical Behavior of Synthesized Al6061/TiO<sub>2</sub> Microcomposites Using an Innovative Stir Casting Method |
| title_fullStr | Investigation of the Mechanical Behavior of Synthesized Al6061/TiO<sub>2</sub> Microcomposites Using an Innovative Stir Casting Method |
| title_full_unstemmed | Investigation of the Mechanical Behavior of Synthesized Al6061/TiO<sub>2</sub> Microcomposites Using an Innovative Stir Casting Method |
| title_short | Investigation of the Mechanical Behavior of Synthesized Al6061/TiO<sub>2</sub> Microcomposites Using an Innovative Stir Casting Method |
| title_sort | investigation of the mechanical behavior of synthesized al6061 tio sub 2 sub microcomposites using an innovative stir casting method |
| topic | metal matrix composites Al6061 titanium dioxide (TiO<sub>2</sub>) stir casting mechanical properties |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/2079-4991/12/10/1646 |
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