Affiliation:
1. Universiti Sains Malaysia
Abstract
Grain refining has been studied in the semi-solid-metal (SSM) casting by addition of master alloy Al-5Ti-1B using inclined slope. A356 aluminium alloy was melted at 850 °C and poured at 660 °C on the inclined slope into the steel mould. Grain refiner was added in various percentages of 0.2%, 0.5% and 1.0% in A356 aluminium alloy melt. Microstructure and microhardness were characterized using optical microscope and Vicker’s microhardness tester. The addition of master alloy Al-5Ti-1B not only refined but also increased the globularity of the primary α-Al particles. The higher hardness was achieved with 1% addition of master alloy Al-5Ti-1B.
Publisher
Trans Tech Publications, Ltd.
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