@inproceedings{d03d5db917334af8ac3fcb69231ee54a,
title = "Tensile behaviour of nano-particulate reinforced aluminium matrix composites at elevated temperatures",
abstract = "The tensile behaviour of nanometric SiC particulate (SiCp) reinforced aluminium matrix composites (AMCs) was examined at room temperature, 215°C and 350°C. These AMCs were produced via powder metallurgy (P/M) using Al 7075 powder reinforced with different volume fractions (1 vol.%, 3 vol.% and 5 vol.%) of nano-SiCp. The experimental results exhibit that at room temperature un-reinforced Al has both maximum strength and ductility whereas the 5 vol.% SiCp/Al composite has only maximum stiffness. Similar trends were obtained for tests performed at 215°C. However at 350°C, the 1 vol.% SiCp/Al composite has the highest stiffness. Optical microscopy and scanning electron microscopy were performed for microstructure study, examination of the SiCp distribution in the Al matrix and fractography.",
keywords = "Aluminium matrix composites, High temperatures, Particulate, Tensile testing",
author = "A. Ahmed and Neely, {A. J.} and Shankar, {K. K.} and Chan, {S. L.I.}",
year = "2007",
doi = "10.4028/0-87849-462-6.761",
language = "???core.languages.en_GB???",
isbn = "0878494626",
series = "Materials Science Forum",
publisher = "Trans Tech Publications Ltd",
number = "PART 1",
pages = "761--764",
booktitle = "Selected, peer reviewed papers from The Sixth Pacific Rim International Conference on Advanced Materials and Processing, PRICM 6",
edition = "PART 1",
note = "6th Pacific Rim International Conference on Advanced Materials and Processing, PRICM 6 ; Conference date: 05-11-2007 Through 09-11-2007",
}