Microstructure and Properties of Spark Plasma Sintered Aluminum Containing 1 wt.% SiC Nanoparticles

The low hardness and strength of aluminum, which limits its use in many industrial applications, could be increased through the addition of nanoparticles. However, the appropriate processing method and parameters should be carefully selected in order to achieve the desired improvement in properties....

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Main Authors: Ismaila Kayode Aliyu, Nouari Saheb, Syed Fida Hassan, Nasser Al-Aqeeli
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2015-01-01
Series:Metals
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Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2075-4701/5/1/70