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Methodology to design the interfaces in SiC/Al composites

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A methodology to control interfacial microstructures, while suppressing formation of Al4C3 in wrought Al alloy composites reinforced with SiC, was demonstrated. Thermodynamic calculations were carried out to elucidate how one can select process parameters in terms of alloy composition and fabrication temperature to obtain intended interfaces. Experimental verifications were conducted using scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and transmission electron microscopy (TEM) to validate calculated results. The reaction mechanisms for forming various interfaces were identified both theoretically and experimentally. Evaluations of the interfacial bonding strengths and interfacial stability at elevated temperatures were also carried out for various interface types.

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  1. Division of Metals, the Korea Institute of Science and Technology (KIST), 136-791, Seoul, Korea

    Jae-Chul Lee, Ho-In Lee (Principal Research Scientists) & Jae-Hyeok Shim (Research Scientist)

  2. Division of Ceramics, the Korea Institute of Science and Technology (KIST), 136-791, Seoul, Korea

    Jae-Pyoung Ahn (Research Scientist)

  3. the State Key Lab for Metal Matrix Composites, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, 200030, Shanghai, China

    Zhongliang Shi (Associate Professor)

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Lee, JC., Lee, HI., Ahn, JP. et al. Methodology to design the interfaces in SiC/Al composites. Metall Mater Trans A 32, 1541–1550 (2001). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11661-001-0241-4

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