Analyzing the Cooling Rate and Its Effect on Distribution of Pattern and Size of the Titanium Diboride Particles Formed

P Senthil Kumar,G Surya Prakash,Jemal Yimer Mohammed,Pon Selvan Chithirai,D Antony Prabu,V Murali Krishna,Adam Khan M

doi:10.1155/2021/1364423

Abstract

In this work, we synthesize Al/TiB2 metal matrix composites (MMC) based on the effect of cooling rate in the melt while pouring into the permanent mold condition. The objective of this paper is to achieve the desired distribution pattern and increased TiB2 particles’ size in the Al/TiB2 MMC ingot. Two halide salts, viz., potassium hexafluorotitanate (K2TiF6) and potassium tetrafluoroborate (KBF4), are procured and measured. The two salts were mixed with the aluminium melt in the crucible, and it is stirred manually with help of a graphite rod. Because of the exothermic reaction, the melt reacts very quickly and that is what dropped the salts slowly. The salt particles were synthesized because of the exothermic reaction, and it will allow the particles to grow. The size and distribution of particles differ at different place in the MMC. An FEA tool ProCAST was used to analyze the cooling rate of the melt, and SEM is used to study the microstructure of the ingot at different places. The microstructures helped to identify the size of reinforcement in the MMC. The TiB2 particles are distributed more at this location at 810°C, and the TiB2 particles formed various clusters in this zone as 70%–80%. Also, the tribological characteristics are analyzed with the help of the results.

Highlights

In this work, we synthesize Al/TiB2 metal matrix composites (MMC) based on the effect of cooling rate in the melt while pouring into the permanent mold condition. e objective of this paper is to achieve the desired distribution pattern and increased TiB2 particles’ size in the Al/TiB2 MMC ingot
An FEA tool ProCAST was used to analyze the cooling rate of the melt, and SEM is used to study the microstructure of the ingot at different places. e microstructures helped to identify the size of reinforcement in the MMC. e TiB2 particles are distributed more at this location at 810°C, and the TiB2 particles formed various clusters in this zone as 70%–80%
Introduction e cast aluminium components are used in automotive industries due to its more strength-weight ratio, outstanding castability, and corrosion resistance [1, 2]. e ex situ method is involved for the fabrication of particulate matter reinforced metal matrix composites (PRMMCs) by conventional ex situ method due to its isotropic properties, ease of fabrication, and the lower cost. e reinforcement is added directly to fabricate the ex situ composites [3, 4]

Summary

Introduction

We synthesize Al/TiB2 metal matrix composites (MMC) based on the effect of cooling rate in the melt while pouring into the permanent mold condition. e objective of this paper is to achieve the desired distribution pattern and increased TiB2 particles’ size in the Al/TiB2 MMC ingot. We synthesize Al/TiB2 metal matrix composites (MMC) based on the effect of cooling rate in the melt while pouring into the permanent mold condition. An FEA tool ProCAST was used to analyze the cooling rate of the melt, and SEM is used to study the microstructure of the ingot at different places.

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