A new approach for preparing SiC particle-reinforced aluminum matrix composites by applying electromagnetic field

Xiangjie Wang; Gang Sun; Lijuan Wang; Qingmei Ma; Jianzhong Cui

doi:10.1007/s11595-016-1435-3

Journal of Wuhan University of Technology Materials Science Edition ›› 2016, Vol. 31 ›› Issue (4) : 717 -721. DOI: 10.1007/s11595-016-1435-3

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A new approach for preparing SiC particle-reinforced aluminum matrix composites by applying electromagnetic field

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A new method for preparing SiC particle-reinforced aluminum matrix composites was introduced. In order to improve the ingot surface and homogeneity of structure, low frequency electromagnetic field was applied during the direct chilling casting process. The experimental results show that the new method can be used to prepare SiC particle-reinforced aluminum matrix composites; under the effects of the low frequency electromagnetic field, the microstructure of ingot is refined and the distribution of SiC particles is improved.

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SiC particles / electromagnetic field / direct chilling casting / aluminum matrix composites

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Xiangjie Wang, Gang Sun, Lijuan Wang, Qingmei Ma, Jianzhong Cui. A new approach for preparing SiC particle-reinforced aluminum matrix composites by applying electromagnetic field. Journal of Wuhan University of Technology Materials Science Edition, 2016, 31(4): 717-721 DOI:10.1007/s11595-016-1435-3

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