Properties of squeeze cast Mg-10Al-Mn alloy and its alumina short fibre composites

Jayalakshmi, S and Kailas, SV and Seshan, S (2003) Properties of squeeze cast Mg-10Al-Mn alloy and its alumina short fibre composites. In: Journal of Materials Science, 38 (7). pp. 1383-1389.

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Abstract

Magnesium alloys are very suitable for applications that require materials with high strength-to-weight ratio. However, the use of magnesium alloys is limited due to their low elevated temperature properties. Magnesium matrix composites are the possible alternatives. The present work involved the production and subsequent property evaluation of AM100 magnesium alloy and its alumina short fibre reinforced composites. Studies on microstructure, hardness, density, stiffness, tensile properties, impact strength, wear resistance and corrosion resistance were carried out. Results indicate the significant improvement in the properties achieved by making composites. The findings also highlight the dominant roles of the base alloy matrix and the fibre volume fraction in determining the above properties.

Item Type:	Journal Article
Publication:	Journal of Materials Science
Publisher:	Springer
Additional Information:	Copyright of this article belongs to Springer.
Department/Centre:	Division of Mechanical Sciences > Mechanical Engineering
Date Deposited:	02 Jun 2006
Last Modified:	19 Sep 2010 04:28
URI:	http://eprints.iisc.ac.in/id/eprint/7386

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