Effect of Zircon Silicate Reinforcements on the Microstructure and Properties of as Cast Al-4.5Cu Matrix Particulate Composites Synthesized via Squeeze Cast Route

The as-cast microstructure and properties of Al-4.5Cu/ZrSiO4 particulate composite synthesized via squeezed casting route was studied, varying the percentage ZrSiO4 in the range of 5-25wt%. The result obtained revealed that addition of ZrSiO4 reinforcements, increased the hardness value and apparent...

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Main Authors: E. G. Okafor, V. S. Aigbodion
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: University of Kragujevac 2010-06-01
Series:Tribology in Industry
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Online Access:http://www.tribology.fink.rs/journals/2010/2010-2/4.pdf