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Fabrication of Al Alloy-Based Metal Matrix Composites and Use the Interpolation Approach for Mechanical Properties Estimation

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Last updated: 22 Jan 2023

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Casting Engineering

Abstract

Aluminum alloy-based metal matrix composites (AMMCs) are extensively utilized due to their distinctive mechanical properties. Al-6%Si alloy was reinforced with different contents of alumina (Al2O3) particles (0, 1.5, 3, 4.5, 6, 7.5, 9, 10.5 and 12% wt.) and the MMCs were prepared by stir casting at 800°C. Microstructural characterization of AMMCs was studied using optical microscopy, to emphasize the homogeneous distribution of the reinforcement particles (Al2O3) in the Al alloy matrix. Hardness and wear tests were used to study the influence of Al2O3 addition on the mechanical properties of the prepared composites. The interpolation method is applied as a perfect alternative approach for saving the consumed time during the experimental work. The used mathematical expression can be utilized for an early prediction of the mechanical properties of AMMCs at different contents of Al2O3 particles without carrying out much experimental analysis. The current study shows that the linear interpolator is the optimal one where it achieved Mean square error (MSE) equals 0.1875, and 0.0119 for hardness and wear loss tests, respectively.

DOI

10.21608/jpme.2020.33497.1038

Keywords

Metal Matrix Composite, hardness, Wear resistance, interpolation approach, Mean square error

Authors

First Name

Hamdy

Last Name

Elwasly

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Affiliation

Mining and Petroleum Engineering Department, Faculty of Engineering, Al-Azhar University, Qena- Egypt

Email

hsw@azhar.edu.eg

City

Qena

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0000-0001-7562-4799

First Name

Moatasem

Last Name

Khalefa

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Affiliation

Mining and Petroleum Engineering Department, Faculty of Engineering, Al-Azhar University, Qena- Egypt

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asem200884@yahoo.com

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Sohag

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Volume

22

Article Issue

2

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19543

Issue Date

2020-12-01

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2020-06-23

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2020-12-01

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40

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50

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1110-6506

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2682-3292

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805

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Journal of Petroleum and Mining Engineering

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22 Jan 2023