Formation of a nanodispersed metal-matrix structure during a combined high-energy mechanical alloying of powders of aluminum-based SiC-containing alloys

Abstract

Phase and structural state of composite materials produced by combined mechanical alloying of the AK12M2 and D16 powder alloys with silicon carbide in high-energy planetary mills with the use of ball charging and quasi-cylindrical bodies have been studied. It has been found out that the type of bodies substantially affects the mutual solubility of components in the systems investigated, as well as the perfection of the crystal lattice of the material treated, and its adhesion to the bodies and to the inner surface of the drum. It is shown that the use of balls favors an enhanced mutual solubility of the components and stipulates higher deformation of the crystal lattice of the product in comparison with the quasi-cylinder grinding bodies. The differences observed are discussed based on the calculated data obtained earlier for the ratio of normal and tangential components of energy consumption for different types of grinding bodies.