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Microstructure and Nanoindentation response of Si3N4-Reinforced Magnesium-based Composite Synthesized by Powder Metallurgy Route

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This paper reports the development and characterization of magnesium (AZ91D) alloy-based composites strengthened with silicon nitride (Si3N4) particles as reinforcements through the powder metallurgy (P/M) technique. The percentage of Si3N4 particles was varied from 0 to 10 weight percent in steps of 2.5 weight percentage. Ball milling was adapted to ensure uniform dispersion of Si3N4 particles in magnesium alloy; the ball-milled composite powders were compacted at a pressure of 60 mpa using a hydraulic press at room temperature. The compact green specimen was sintered in a tubular furnace at a temperature of 610 °C for 4 h. Microstructure studies showed homogenous dispersion of Si3N4 particles in AZ91D magnesium alloy. X-ray diffraction (XRD) pattern confirmed the presence of Si3N4 particles in magnesium alloy. The measured density of the developed composites increased with an increase in Si3N4 reinforcements. The addition of Si3N4 particles remarkably improved the hardness of the composite. Hardness and Young’s modulus were determined by the nanoindentation technique.

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    Ankita Balikai & H. Adarsha

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Balikai, A., Adarsha, H. & Keshavamurthy, R. Microstructure and Nanoindentation response of Si3N4-Reinforced Magnesium-based Composite Synthesized by Powder Metallurgy Route. J. Inst. Eng. India Ser. D 103, 235–247 (2022). https://doi.org/10.1007/s40033-021-00304-y

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