Thermomechanical Processing and Ambient Temperature Properties of a 6061 Aluminum 10 Volume Percent Alumina Metal Matrix Composite

Abstract

Thermomechanical processing was conducted on a cast aluminum-based metal matrix composite. The material studied was 6061 aluminum containing 10 volume percent of alumina (Al2O3) particles, fabricated by casting and subsequently extruded by DURALCAN, Inc. Processing included isothermal rolling of an extruded bar to large strain values. As a result of rolling at 500 C, strength was increased, but with a substantial loss of ductility. Further strengthening was realized by rolling at 350 C and no further ductility loss was seen. Homogeneity of the particle dispersion was considerably improved with no evidence of microstructural damage. Upon subsequent solution heat treatment, ductility of the rolled materials was restored to values greater than obtained in material experiencing only extrusion. Also, the strength of the rolled material exceeded that of material heat treated after extrusion. Upon subsequent aging treatment (aging at 160 C), the increased strength and ductility enhancement persisted. (js)

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Mar 01, 1990
Accession Number
ADA227004

Entities

People

  • Thomas A. Schaefer

Organizations

  • Naval Postgraduate School

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Communities of Interest

  • Advanced Electronics
  • Air Platforms
  • Cyber

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Composite Materials
  • Engineered Materials
  • Fabrication
  • Heat Treatment
  • Materials
  • Materials Engineering
  • Materials Processing
  • Materials Science
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Mechanical Properties
  • Mechanical Working
  • Metal Matrix Composites
  • Metals
  • Particles
  • Silicon Carbide
  • Stress Strain Relations
  • Tensile Strength

Fields of Study

  • Materials science

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