Evaluation of particle size and shape distributions in Al-Al₃Ni Functionally Graded Materials fabricated by a semi-solid forming process
by Koichi Matsuda, Yoshimi Watanabe, Hisashi Sato, Ick-Soo Kim, Yasuyoshi Fukui
International Journal of Materials and Product Technology (IJMPT), Vol. 39, No. 1/2, 2010

Abstract: Particle size and shape variations of an Al₃Ni intermetallic compound in Al-Al₃Ni in-situ functionally graded material (FGM) cups fabricated by semi-solid forming were investigated. FGM billets were semi-solid formed at 660, 670 and 680°C, and FGM cups were obtained. Volume fraction of Al₃Ni particles in the FGM cups was found to increase from the top of the wall to the bottom centre. As well as the volume fraction, both the size and shape of Al₃Ni particles were also found to have gradations. Moreover, spherical Al₃Ni particles were formed when FGM was semi-solid formed at higher temperatures.

Online publication date: Sat, 31-Jul-2010

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