Synergistic strengthening mechanism of copper matrix composite reinforced with nano-Al 2 O 3 particles and micro-SiC whiskers
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Abstract Although Cu–Al 2 O 3 composites have good comprehensive performance, higher mechanical properties and arc erosion resistance are still required to meet heavy-duty applications such as electromagnetic railguns. In this work, a novel hybrid SiC w /Cu–Al 2 O 3 composite was successfully prepared by combining powder metallurgy and internal oxidation. The microstructure and mechanical behavior of the SiC w /Cu–Al 2 O 3 composite were studied. The results show that nano-Al 2 O 3 particles and micro-SiC w are introduced into the copper matrix simultaneously. Well-bonded interfaces between copper matrix and Al 2 O 3 particles or SiC w are obtained with improved mechanical and arc erosion resistance of SiC w /Cu–Al 2 O 3 composite. The ultimate tensile strength of the SiC w /Cu–Al 2 O 3 composite is 508.9 MPa, which is 7.9 and 56.1% higher than that of the Cu–Al 2 O 3 composite and SiC w /Cu composite, respectively. The strengthening mechanism calculation shows that Orowan strengthening is the main strengthening mechanism of the SiC w /Cu–Al 2 O 3 composite. Compared with Cu–Al 2 O 3 composite, the hybrid SiC w /Cu–Al 2 O 3 composite has lower arc time and energy and better arc stability.
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OpenAlex topics: Aluminum Alloys Composites Properties · Advanced materials and composites · Advanced ceramic materials synthesis
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School of Materials Science and Engineering, Henan University of Science and Technology , Luoyang , China
Key Laboratory of Materials Science & Processing Technology for Non-ferrous Metals of Henan , Luoyang , China
Provincial and Ministerial Co-construction of Collaborative Innovation Center for Non-ferrous Metal New Materials and Advanced Processing Technology , Luoyang , China
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