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Experimental Investigation of Magnesium-Base Nanocomposite Produced by Friction Stir Processing: Effects of Particle Types and Number of Friction Stir Processing Passes

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In this research, nanosized SiC and Al2O3 particles were added to as-cast AZ91 magnesium alloy, and surface nanocomposite layers with ultrafine-grained structure were produced via friction stir processing (FSP). Effects of reinforcing particle types and FSP pass number on the powder distribution pattern, microstructure, microhardness, and on tensile and wear properties of the developed surfaces were investigated. Results show that the created nanocomposite layer by SiC particles exhibits a microstructure with smaller grains and higher hardness, strength, and elongation compared to the layer by Al2O3 particles. SiC particles do not stick together and are distributed separately in the AZ91 matrix; however, distribution of SiC particles is not uniform in all parts of the stirred zone (SZ), which causes heterogeneity in microstructure, hardness, and wear mechanism of the layer. Al2O3 particles are agglomerated in the different points of matrix and create alumina clusters. However, distribution of Al2O3 clusters in all parts of the SZ is uniform and results in a uniform microstructure. In the specimen produced by one-pass FSP and SiC particles, the wear mechanism changes in different zones of SZ due to the nonuniform distribution of particles. However, in the specimen produced by Al2O3 particles, the wear mechanism in all parts of the SZ is the same and, in addition to the abrasive wear, delamination also occurs. Increasing FSP pass number results in improved distribution of particles, finer grains, and higher hardness, strength, elongation, and wear resistance.

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Special thanks must go to the Iranian Nanotechnology Initiative for partial financial support.

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    P. Asadi (Postdoctoral Student), G. Faraji (Postdoctoral Student), A. Masoumi (Associate Professor) & M. K. Besharati Givi (Associate Professor)

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Asadi, P., Faraji, G., Masoumi, A. et al. Experimental Investigation of Magnesium-Base Nanocomposite Produced by Friction Stir Processing: Effects of Particle Types and Number of Friction Stir Processing Passes. Metall Mater Trans A 42, 2820–2832 (2011). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11661-011-0698-8

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