Affiliation:
1. Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia
2. Universiti Teknikal Malaysia
Abstract
Mechanical properties of graphene nanoplatelets (GNPs) reinforced aluminum matrix composite fabricated by the semi-solid stir casting method were investigated. Aluminum alloy A356 is selected based on being widely used in automotive and aircraft industries. Recently, graphene has attracted wide attention from a scientific committee due to its outstanding properties. GNPs are an ideal reinforcement for nanocomposites' productions due to their excellent mechanical properties for strength enhancement. In this study, the effect of different weight fraction of GNPs content (0,0.3,0.5,1.0,and 1.5 wt.%) reinforced with A356 aluminum alloy was analysed. A 45-degree carbide impeller performed the stirring process of 500 rpm for 5 minutes. The samples were then characterised by microscopic examination, Vickers hardness, and tensile test Morphology of the fracture surface of the composite were observed using scanning electron microscopy..The microstructure revealed a homogenous distribution of nanoparticles in the matrix alloy. The composite exhibits improved mechanical properties, maximum tensile strength and hardness of 236MPa and 83 HV are obtained respectively. The composite has shown significant enhancement in the tensile and hardness which is 20% times higher than unreinforced A356 alloy. The hardness increased as the weight fractions of GNP in the A356 matrix has increased. However, when the content of GNPs used above 1.0 wt%, its tensile strength is reduced. Meanwhile, the fracture sample is ductile with a fine dimple structure. These findings may contribute to the process field of semi-solid stir casting, particularly on the GNPs addition to aluminium alloy as their primary material.
Publisher
Trans Tech Publications, Ltd.
Subject
Mechanical Engineering,Mechanics of Materials,Condensed Matter Physics,General Materials Science
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