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Achieving Homogeneous Distribution and Dispersion of \({\mathrm{Al}}_{2}{\mathrm{O}}_{3\mathrm{np}}\) Nanoparticles within 316L Matrix for Production of Metal Matrix Nanocomposites via Blended Powder Semisolid Forming

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Blended powder semisolid forming (BPSF) includes powders uniform distribution, mechanical alloying, cold compaction, and semisolid heating. Homogenization of nanoparticles within matrix phase is a crucial step in production of BPSFed parts. In this research, with the aim of providing uniform distribution and dispersion, two sets of experiments were done. Firstly, 316L matrix particles (66–83 μm) and 1 wt% \({\mathrm{Al}}_{2}{\mathrm{O}}_{3\mathrm{np}}\) nanoparticles (50 nm) were mechanically milled at rotational speed of 200 rpm in a planetary ball mill at different mixing times (0.5, 1, 2, and 4 h). Secondly, ultrasonic treatment was added before mechanical alloying to deagglomerate nanoparticles. Subsequently, powders were blended using a planetary ball mill. 316L/1 wt% \({\mathrm{Al}}_{2}{\mathrm{O}}_{3\mathrm{np}}\) blended powders were cold compacted under a pressure of 700 MPa. The semisolid heating process was conducted in a liquid fraction of 30%. Blended powder morphology, microstructure, mechanical properties, and phase formation of the samples were investigated. The obtained results indicate that low mechanical mixing times can only improve distribution. Using ultrasonic before ball milling guaranties uniform distribution and dispersion in BPSF. Ultrasonic treatment significantly deagglomerates clusters of nanoparticles and sticks them to the matrix particle surfaces. BPSFed 316L/1 wt % \({\mathrm{Al}}_{2}{\mathrm{O}}_{3\mathrm{np}}\) composite indicated porosity, hardness, and compressive strength of 7.45%, 267 HV10, and 951 MPa, respectively. Obtained physical and mechanical properties of the sample are superior compared to the properties of parts obtained from casting and powder metallurgy routes.

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Javdani, A., Ahmadi Najafabadi, M. Achieving Homogeneous Distribution and Dispersion of \({\mathrm{Al}}_{2}{\mathrm{O}}_{3\mathrm{np}}\) Nanoparticles within 316L Matrix for Production of Metal Matrix Nanocomposites via Blended Powder Semisolid Forming. Arab J Sci Eng (2023). https://doi.org/10.1007/s13369-023-08437-w

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