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DOI: 10.1016/j.msea.2020.139930
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Metal matrix composites (MMCs); Carbon nanotubes (CNTs); Alumina nanoparticles; Strengthening; Tensile ductility
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- National Natural Science Foundation of China [51901183]
- Research Fund of the State Key Laboratory of Solidification Processing, China [2019-TS13]
In this study, the origin of the high tensile ductility (>10% strain to fracture) of a new class of high-strength (yield strength >500 MPa) aluminium (Al) metal matrix composites (Al MMCs) co-reinforced by ex-situ carbon nanotubes (CNTs) and in-situ gamma-Al2O3 nanoparticles was investigated. The microstructures of these unique Al MMCs prior to and post tensile testing were characterized in detail using high resolution transmission electron microscopy, in order to understand their response to tensile deformation. The pathways to the in-situ formation of gamma-Al2O3 nanoparticles were identified and attributed to the high energy ball milling process, and the subsequent spark plasma sintering, which converted the amorphous Al-oxide into gamma-Al2O3 nanoparticles. The in-situ gamma-Al2O3 nanoparticles and Al matrix exhibited a semi-coherent interface, which led to a markedly increased dislocation density in the matrix around the nanoparticles during tensile deformation. These dislocations were precursors to microvoid formation and consequent dimples on further deformation. The co-operation of CNTs and gamma-Al2O3 nanoparticles resulted in a long strain-softening stage and therefore excellent tensile ductility. The results suggested that the exploitation of hybrid reinforcement by ex-situ CNTs and in-situ nanoparticles can enable the fabrication of high-performance metal matrix composites.
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