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Abstract
In this study, hybrid nanocomposites consisting of an AA2024 matrix reinforced with 1 wt% B4C nanoparticles and 1 wt% GNPs were produced using a powder metallurgy method assisted by mechanical milling. This study aimed to systematically investigate the effect of grinding time on powder characteristics (particle size, microhardness, and morphology) as well as microstructure, densification, and mechanical performance to optimize processing conditions for superior material properties. Microstructural characterization of powders and bulk samples were carried out using a SEM device equipped with EDS. The results indicate that with increasing milling time, the particle size significantly decreased, while the particle hardness increased substantially. Additionally, the sample milled for 8 h achieved the highest relative density among the hybrid nanocomposites, reaching a value of 95.3 %. Mechanical tests revealed that after 8 h of milling, the hardness and tensile strength reached peak values of 164 HB and 314 MPa, corresponding to increases of 56 % in hardness and 43 % in tensile strength compared to the unreinforced alloy. The analysis results confirm that the optimal properties were obtained after 8 h under all conditions.
期刊介绍:
Powder Technology is an International Journal on the Science and Technology of Wet and Dry Particulate Systems. Powder Technology publishes papers on all aspects of the formation of particles and their characterisation and on the study of systems containing particulate solids. No limitation is imposed on the size of the particles, which may range from nanometre scale, as in pigments or aerosols, to that of mined or quarried materials. The following list of topics is not intended to be comprehensive, but rather to indicate typical subjects which fall within the scope of the journal's interests:
Formation and synthesis of particles by precipitation and other methods.
Modification of particles by agglomeration, coating, comminution and attrition.
Characterisation of the size, shape, surface area, pore structure and strength of particles and agglomerates (including the origins and effects of inter particle forces).
Packing, failure, flow and permeability of assemblies of particles.
Particle-particle interactions and suspension rheology.
Handling and processing operations such as slurry flow, fluidization, pneumatic conveying.
Interactions between particles and their environment, including delivery of particulate products to the body.
Applications of particle technology in production of pharmaceuticals, chemicals, foods, pigments, structural, and functional materials and in environmental and energy related matters.
For materials-oriented contributions we are looking for articles revealing the effect of particle/powder characteristics (size, morphology and composition, in that order) on material performance or functionality and, ideally, comparison to any industrial standard.