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Effect of Graphene on the Microstructure Evolution and Mechanical Properties of Al–10Si–2Cu–1.5Fe Aluminum Matrix Composites

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GNPs-A380 composites with different GNPs contents (0.0 wt%, 0.5 wt%, 1.0 wt%, 1.5 wt%) are prepared by ultrasonic casting method. Using magnetic stirring for GNPs pre-dispersion treatment can effectively disperse GNPs and damage to GNPs is less. The distribution of GNPs in GNPs-A380 composites is optimal when the GNPs content is 1.0 wt%, and the microstructure is also optimal. The good dispersion of GNPs also results in the best refinement of the second phase. GNPs refine the second-phase GNPs-A380 composites by hindering the growth of the second phase. The refinement of the second phase reduces the stress concentration and crack spread in GNPs-A380 composites when loaded. The improvement of mechanical properties of GNPs-A380 composites is due to the dislocation strengthening and load transfer strengthening of GNPs.

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This study was supported by the national natural science foundation of China (Grant No. 51965040); and the Jiangxi Province Innovation Special Fund Project Foundation (Grant No. YC2021-S136).

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Huang, Z., Yan, H. Effect of Graphene on the Microstructure Evolution and Mechanical Properties of Al–10Si–2Cu–1.5Fe Aluminum Matrix Composites. Inter Metalcast 17, 2808–2817 (2023). https://doi.org/10.1007/s40962-022-00952-0

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