The Effect of Incorporating Ceramic Particles with Different Morphologies on the Microstructure, Mechanical and Tribological Behavior of Hybrid TaC_ BN/AA2024 Nanocomposites
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Abstract
Improving the mechanical durability and wear resistance of aluminum alloys is a research challenge that can be solved by their reinforcement with ceramics. This article is concerned with the improvement of the mechanical properties and wear resistance of the AA2024 aluminum alloy surface. Surface composites were prepared by incorporating a hybrid of heavy particles (tantalum carbide (TaC), light nanoparticles, and boron nitride (BN)) into the AA2024 alloy using the friction stir process (FSP) approach. Three pattern holes were milled in the base metal to produce the composites with different volume fractions of the reinforcements. The effects of the FSP and the reinforcements on the microstructure, mechanical properties, and wear resistance are investigated. In addition to the FSP, the reinforced particles contributed to greater grain refinement. The rolled elongated grains became equiaxed ultrafine grains reaching 6 ± 1 µm. The refinement and acceptable distribution in the reinforcements significantly improved the hardness and wear resistance of the produced composites. Overall, the hardness was increased by 60% and the wear resistance increased by 40 times compared to the base alloy.
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OpenAlex topics: Aluminum Alloys Composites Properties · MXene and MAX Phase Materials · Advanced Welding Techniques Analysis
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Department and Nuclear Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah 21589, Saudi Arabia
Mechanical Engineering Department, Faculty of Engineering, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah 80204, Saudi Arabia
Mechanical and Mechatronics Engineering Department, Higher Technological Institute, Tenth of Ramadan City 44637, Egypt
Mechanical Engineering Department, Shoubra Faculty of Engineering, Benha University, Cairo 11629, Egypt
Funding
Deanship of Scientific Research (DSR) at King Abdulaziz University
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