Abstract
A new type of Al-matrix composites reinforced by in-situ Ti-(AlxTiy/Ultrafine-grained Al) core-multishell structured particles were successfully fabricated at relatively low temperature (450–580 °C) by SPS technique within a very short time. The composite sintered at 580 °C exhibits a yield strength improvement of 64.5% over the unreinforced matrix and a satisfactory elongation of 27%. The defects, UFG-Al grains and local-connection accelerated the Al-Ti inter-diffusion and consolidation process of composites. Although residual voids near AlxTiy/Al interface may induce the cracks, discontinuous tough intermetallic-phases inside AlxTiy layer and soft Ti-core can effectively decelerate the crack-propagation.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 61-64 |
Number of pages | 4 |
Journal | Materials Science and Engineering: A |
Volume | 721 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 4 Apr 2018 |
Keywords
- Al matrix
- Core-multishell structure
- Tensile property
- Ultrafine-grained Al-grains