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Characterization of swarf Al/(Al2O3/GNs) Ag composite fabricated using stir casting and rolling process

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In this study, alumina and graphite in a 98 % to 2 % ratio were prepared by mechanical milling for 80 hrs, then surface coated with 2 %Ag. The motorcycle wheel aluminum swarf was melted at 800 °C then the new hybrid (Al2O3-GNs)Ag in proportions of 1, 2, and 3 wt% was added at 600 rpm for 10 min. The microstructure of the rolled samples showed a good distribution of the hybrid (Al2O3-GNs)Ag and good adhesion with the aluminum matrix. The hardness increased by adding alumina and the hybrid up to 3 %. The as-rolled 3 %(Al2O3-GNs)Ag samples gave the best mechanical properties (yield strength, tensile strength, and elongation) compared to the as-cast aluminum reinforced with alumina and hybrid. The corrosion rate was improved by reinforcing the aluminum with the hybrid (Al2O3-GNs)Ag. Due to reducing the particles size and increasing the surface area after the rolling process, a deterioration in the corrosion resistance was observed.

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This research was supported by Faculty of Education and Technology-Helwan University Technicians’ lab and Casting Workshop located at Mechanical Engineering Department, Faculty of Engineering, Al Azhar University.

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  1. Production Technology Department, Faculty of Technology and Education, Helwan University, Cairo, 11795, Egypt

    Hossam M. Yehia & Nasreen Abdelalim

  2. Department of Mining, Petroleum and Metallurgical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Cairo University, 12316, Giza, Egypt

    I. El-Mahallawi

  3. Elsahafa institute, Ministry of Higher Education, Cairo, Egypt

    Tamer Abd-elmotaleb

  4. Department of Mining and Petroleum Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Al-Azhar University, P.O. Box 11884, Cairo, Egypt

    W. Hoziefa

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Hossam M. Yehia has a Bachelor in industrial Education in Production Technology, Helwan University. He has experience in the field of machining and material engineering gained over the past 13 years.

Nasreen Abdelalim has a Bachelor in industrial Education, Production Technology, Helwan University. She is familiar with different work culture and able to manage herself easily with the changing work order.

Iman El-Mahallawi is currently the Director of the Centre for Renewable Energy at the British University in Egypt which is contributing to the teaching and education and research activities in Egypt, energy efficiency in metallic industries, as well as being incorporated in social projects aiming at implementing renewable energy resources for subserviced and ruler areas in Egypt. She has also contributed in a number of field projects in production by rolling and casting, thermo-mechanical treatment, failure analysis, manufacturing of spare parts, as well as continuous industrial education projects for engineers and workers. She is also the coordinator for one of the National Standardization Committees.

Tamer Abd-elmotaleb is a Lecturer at Elsahafa Institute, Ministry of Higher Education, Cairo, Egypt. He has got the Ph.D. in curriculum of technical education. He supervised more than 15 master’s and doctoral dissertations at faculty in technology and education.

Wael Hoziefa is a Lecturer of Materials Engineering, Mining & Petroleum Department, Al-Azhar University. ASNT NDT level III (ID: — 306394). He is authorized member of American Society for Non Destructive Testing and consultant member of the Egyptian Society for Metal Casting. He has experience in the field of material engineering gained over the past 10 years.

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Yehia, H.M., Abdelalim, N., El-Mahallawi, I. et al. Characterization of swarf Al/(Al2O3/GNs) Ag composite fabricated using stir casting and rolling process. J Mech Sci Technol 37, 1803–1809 (2023). https://doi.org/10.1007/s12206-023-0320-1

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