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Microstructure and Mechanical Characterization of Al–SiC MMC Tube Produced via Friction Stir Back Extrusion

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Friction stir back extrusion (FSBE) is a newfangled method to produce high strength tubes with a fine-grained structure. In the following experiment, using a solid cylindrical AA7075 aluminum alloy bar and some SiC powder, the Al-SiC composite tube has been produced by the process of FSBE. To examine the microstructural properties of samples, both the scanning electron microscopy and optical microscopy were applied. Microhardness and tensile tests were also used to assure mechanical properties of the tubes. Furthermore, the phase analysis of samples was carried out via the X-ray diffraction technique. It was observed that SiC particles were almost distributed homogeneously among the aluminum phase. In addition, grains sizes of the composite tube were decreased in comparison with the aluminum tube. The XRD pattern analysis of the composite specimen demonstrated that the peaks of Al and SiC appear as the main phase and then new phases of Al4C3 and Al4SiC4 will emerge subsequent to the process.

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    Masoud Mahmoodi, Kamin Tahmasbi & Milad Zaroodi

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Mahmoodi, M., Tahmasbi, K. & Zaroodi, M. Microstructure and Mechanical Characterization of Al–SiC MMC Tube Produced via Friction Stir Back Extrusion. Trans Indian Inst Met 74, 2609–2620 (2021). https://doi.org/10.1007/s12666-021-02325-3

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