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ADVANCED ENGINEERING MATERIALS
Volume 20, Issue 1, Pages -Publisher
WILEY-V C H VERLAG GMBH
DOI: 10.1002/adem.201700605
Keywords
particle reinforced; aluminum matrix composite; microstructural tailoring; intermetallic; crack deflection
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- U.S. National Science Foundation [CMMI-1537021]
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Hybrid aluminum composites are fabricated in a novel manner to characteristically induce a layer-wise aligned distribution of micro-scale Al3Ni and Al3Ti intermetallic particles that are formed in situ within a ductile Al matrix. The simple and unique Rolling of Randomly Orientated Layer-wise Materials (RROLM) manufacturing methodology enables microstructural tailoring of the intermetallic reinforcing particles to prescribe enhanced crack tip deflection caused by the complex interaction of local veins of reinforcement particles, in an effort to overshadow the classical loss of toughness in large-particle reinforced composites. The complimentary reinforcements and their interface with the Al matrix are revealed to have a gradual transition zone that functions to maintain critical cohesion with the particles and the matrix, empowering the superior load transfer capability of the particles, and reducing microvoid penetration into the matrix. In situ three-point bending observations combined with a local strain field analysis, demonstrate the distinctive crack deflection mechanisms exhibit by the composite. Deviating from the norm, this specialized particle reinforced composite exhibited both strengthening and toughening mechanisms simultaneously, over control samples. The investigated design strategy and model material will assist materials development toward light-weight, stronger, and tougher particle reinforced Al matrix composites.
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