King Mongkuts University of Technology Thonburi; King Mongkuts University of Technology Thonburi; King Mongkuts Institute of Technology Ladkrabang; National Science & Technology Development Agency - Thailand; National Metal & Materials Technology Center (MTEC)
Type
Article
Source Title
MATERIALS RESEARCH EXPRESS
Year
2022
Volume
9
Issue
3
Page
-
Open Access
gold
Publisher
IOP Publishing Ltd
DOI
10.1088/2053-1591/ac58e9
Format
PDF
Abstract
Enhancing the mechanical properties of hypereutectic Al-Si alloys by refining the primary and eutectic Si morphology is very challenging. In this study, the refinement mechanism of primary and eutectic Si morphologies via the simultaneous addition of P-Ce into the Al-20Si alloy was studied. Microstructural analysis revealed that the primary and eutectic Si morphologies were significantly refined, which increased the tensile strength. Furthermore, the addition of Ce, up to 0.6 wt%, can result in the formation of Ce-rich intermetallic phases, which may lead to a significantly increased tensile strength while retaining the ductility of the alloy. The ultimate tensile strength of the Al-20Si alloy increased from 96 to 175 MPa, and the elongation increased from 1.0% to 1.7% with the addition of P-Ce. Moreover, the wear resistance of the alloy improved. The added P and Ce did not react with each other to form an intermetallic compound; therefore, this method can simultaneously refine primary and eutectic Si.
Thailand Science Research and Innovation (TSRI) under the Fundamental Fund 2022 (Project: Advanced Materials and Manufacturing for Applications in New S-curve Industries)
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CC BY
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WOS
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Primary Si refinement and eutectic Si modification in Al-20Si via P-Ce addition