Characterization of Al1100-RHA composite developed by accumulative roll bonding

Abstract

A metal–matrix composite was developed by eco-friendly accumulative roll bonding process and agricultural wastes. Amorphous silica particles were obtained by heating rice husk at 600℃ and then ball milling. Amorphous silica particles as a reinforcement were embedded in a matrix of aluminum 1100. Composites with various amounts (1%, 2%, 3%, 4%, 5%, 6%, and 7%, mass fraction) of rice husk ash particles were developed. The produced aluminum–rice husk ash composites were evaluated for structural changes and mechanical properties. The scanning electron micrographs showed a uniform distribution of rice husk ash particles and were bonded well with the aluminum matrix after 10 cycles. By increasing the rice husk ash content, the composite strength increases first and then becomes constant because of the inappropriate connection of aluminum sheets. Increasing the rice husk ash content of the composite causes the change from the ductile to a relatively brittle type of fracture.