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The effects of cold rolling and heat treatment on Al 6063 reinforced with silicon carbide granules

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The effects of cold rolling and heat treatment on the strength and ductility of aluminum alloy 6063 reinforced with silicon carbide granules have been examined. Silicon carbide (SiCp) 100 μm grain size was added to 6063 aluminum in volume fractions of 0–30% to produce samples for heat treatment and cold rolling. The results show that an optimum combination of strength and ductility at 137.92 MPa and true strain of 0.173 is achievable with rolled-and-tempered samples containing 10% SiCp. This is a significant improvement on 6063 aluminum alloy having an ultimate tensile strength of ∼100 MPa at true strain of 0.18.

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  1. Department of Metallurgical and Materials Engineering, University of Lagos, Akoka-Yaba, Lagos, Nigeria

    S. A. Balogun, S. O. Adeosun & O. S. Sanni

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Balogun, S.A., Adeosun, S.O. & Sanni, O.S. The effects of cold rolling and heat treatment on Al 6063 reinforced with silicon carbide granules. JOM 61, 43–47 (2009). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11837-009-0120-9

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