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Effect of Thixoforming Process and Microstructural Changes in the A380 Matrix Composite Reinforced with NbC by the Stir Casting Method

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Semisolid metal processing is a promising technique for obtaining complex low-porosity shapes. However, a number of researchers also use thixoforming for composites. This paper evaluates the thixoforming process in an aluminum matrix composite made by the stir casting process. The A380 aluminum alloy was reinforced with 4 different concentrations of NbC (0 wt.%, 5 wt.%, 10 wt.%, and 15 wt.%) by means of the stir casting method at 750°C. To obtain a non-dendritic feedstock, Al-5Ti-1B was added to the molten metal to achieve chemical grain refinement. Isothermal holding for 90 s was applied at the mushy stage of 60% solid fraction at 562°C, determined by differential scanning calorimetry analysis. Optical micrographs, scanning electron microscopy, and x-ray diffraction were used to characterize the material. After performing the thixoforming, an increase in hardness was observed under all conditions. The results show a globular-based morphology with fragmentation of the β-Fe intermetallic phase. The distribution of the NbC particles was improved after the thixoforming process. Thus, the stir casting technique, in conjunction with thixoforming processing of the composite material, A380 + NbC, is an efficient technological route for the manufacture of parts with good characteristics and properties.

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Acknowledgements

The authors would like to thank the Graduate Program (DIRPPG) from the Technological Federal University of Paraná (UTFPR). The National Council for Scientific and Technological Development (CNPq)/Araucaria Foundation for aid in promotion and The Centro de Caracterização Multiusuário em Pesquisa e Desenvolvimento de Materiais (C2MMa) for the analyses conducted. Special thanks to CBMM for supplying the NbC powder, José Roberto de Campos for building the stir casting system and State University of Campinas (UNICAMP) for DSC analysis. Likewise, the contribution of the Coordination for the Improvement of Higher Education Personnel—Brazil (CAPES)—Financing Code 001, which provided financial support for this study.

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All authors contributed to the study conception and design. Conceptualization: BEA, HDCF, LAL; Writing—original draft preparation: BEA; Writing—review and editing; HDCF, LAL; Supervision: HDCF, LAL; Methodology: BEA, HDCF, LAL. All authors read and approved the final manuscript.

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Arendarchuck, B.E., Fals, H.D.C. & Lourençato, L.A. Effect of Thixoforming Process and Microstructural Changes in the A380 Matrix Composite Reinforced with NbC by the Stir Casting Method. JOM 75, 184–194 (2023). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11837-022-05573-w

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