Analysis of microstructure and fatigue micromechanisms in cast aluminium piston alloys

Light vehicle engine pistons have traditionally been cast from near eutectic Al-Si cast alloys due to several favourable functional and processing attributes. The increasingly demanding engine performance requirements have necessitated the need for the development of multicomponent alloys with high...

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Main Author: Mbuya, Thomas O.
Other Authors: Reed, Philippa
Published: University of Southampton 2011
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Online Access:https://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.577241