Influence of Ti addition on the microstructure and hardness properties of near-eutectic Al-Si alloys

ZEREN M., Karakulak E.

JOURNAL OF ALLOYS AND COMPOUNDS, vol.450, pp.255-259, 2008 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 450
  • Publication Date: 2008
  • Doi Number: 10.1016/j.jallcom.2006.10.131
  • Journal Name: JOURNAL OF ALLOYS AND COMPOUNDS
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.255-259
  • Keywords: near-eutectic Al-Si alloy, Ti content, hardness
  • Kocaeli University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

In this study, the influence of Ti addition on the microstructure and hardness of near-eutectic Al-Si has been investigated. Near-eutectic Al-Si alloys (13.1 wt. % Si) with 0.1, 1, 2, 3, 5, and 10% Ti have been utilized for this purpose. The melting operation was carried out in an electrical furnace, where the charge materials were placed in a graphite crucible. After melting, alloys have been cast in the metal mold at 1100 degrees C and solidified. (c) 2006 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.