Microstructure evolution during solidification of DRMMCs (discontinuously reinforced metal matrix composites): State of art

Surappa, MK (1997) Microstructure evolution during solidification of DRMMCs (discontinuously reinforced metal matrix composites): State of art. In: Journal of Materials Processing Technology, 63 (1-3). pp. 325-333.

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Abstract

Distribution of particle reinforcements in cast composites is determined by the morphology of the solidification front. Interestingly, during solidification, the morphology of the interface is intrinsically affected by the presence of dispersed reinforcements. Thus the dispersoid distribution and length scale of matrix microstructure is a result of the interplay between these two. A proper combination of material and process parameters can be used to obtain composites with tailored microstructures. This requires the generation of a broad data base and optimization of the complete solidification process. The length scale of soldification microtructure has a large influence on the mechanical properties of the composites. This presentation addresses the concept of a particle distribution map which can help in predicting particle distribution under different solidification conditions Future research directions have also been indicated.

Item Type:	Journal Article
Publication:	Journal of Materials Processing Technology
Publisher:	Elsevier Science
Additional Information:	Copyright of this article belongs to Elsevier Science.
Keywords:	Dispersoid;matrix morphology;segregation;process optmization;MMCs.
Department/Centre:	Division of Mechanical Sciences > Materials Engineering (formerly Metallurgy)
Date Deposited:	29 Aug 2011 09:09
Last Modified:	29 Aug 2011 09:09
URI:	http://eprints.iisc.ac.in/id/eprint/38304

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