Synthesis and Characterization of nano-sized Al2O3 particle reinforced ZA-27 metal matrix composites

Shivakumar, N and Vasu, V and Narasaiah, N and Kumar, Subodh (2015) Synthesis and Characterization of nano-sized Al2O3 particle reinforced ZA-27 metal matrix composites. In: 2nd international Conference on Nanomaterials and Technologies, OCT 17-18, 2014, Mumbai, INDIA, pp. 159-167.

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Abstract

Metal matrix composite (MMC) focuses primarily on improving specific strength, high temperature and wear resistance applications. In this article, the present study is concentrate on the synthesis and characterization of ZA-27 metal matrix composite (MMC) reinforced with nano-sized aluminium oxide (Al2O3) particle in different weight percentage of 1, 3 and 5%. A stir casting followed by squeeze casting technique is used for the fabrication of these composite materials. Wear volume loss of the composites is measured using Pin-on-Disc testing machine at different operating conditions and different weight percentage of Al2O3 Nanoparticles. Further the microstructures of worn samples were characterized with the help of Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM). The results indicated that the wear volume loss of the composites is decreased with the increase in Al2O3 nanoparticles reinforcement. (C) 2015 The Authors, Published by Elsevier Ltd.

Item Type:	Conference Proceedings
Series.:	Procedia Materials Science
Additional Information:	Copy right for this article belongs to the ELSEVIER SCIENCE BV, SARA BURGERHARTSTRAAT 25, PO BOX 211, 1000 AE AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS
Department/Centre:	Division of Mechanical Sciences > Materials Engineering (formerly Metallurgy)
Date Deposited:	28 Oct 2016 06:45
Last Modified:	28 Oct 2016 06:45
URI:	http://eprints.iisc.ac.in/id/eprint/54797

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