Kang Yonglin, Wang Zhaohui. Nano-SiC Particle Reinforced AM60 Magnesium Alloy Prepared by Semi-solid Process[J]. Special Casting & Nonferrous Alloys, 2007,(8):583-585.
Kang Yonglin, Wang Zhaohui. Nano-SiC Particle Reinforced AM60 Magnesium Alloy Prepared by Semi-solid Process[J]. Special Casting & Nonferrous Alloys, 2007,(8):583-585.DOI:
The SiC nano-particle reinforced AM60 magnesium alloys were fabricated by the semi-solid process. The effects of SiC nano-particles on microstructure and mechanical properties of AM60 alloy have been investigated by optical microscope
Brinell hardness tester and MTS material testing machines etc. The results reveal that the microstructure and mechanical properties of the AM60 magnesium alloy can be improved with the addition of SiC particles. With 1% SiC nano-particles addition
the optimized mechanical properties of the alloy can be observed
whose yield strength
tensile strength and elongation are improved by 56.9%
19.2% and 69.3% respectively
and whose hardness and impact energy are increased by 16.4% and 18.8%
respectively
compared with those of the original alloy. The mechanism of strengthening and toughening of magnesium alloys containing SiC nano-particles are also approached.