Research Article
Bending Properties of Graphene Reinforced Aluminium Matrix Composite Produced by Casting Process
Okan Aydın1, Aziz Kocaveli2, Özkan KESEN1, Selim TEMEL1, Özen Gürsoy3 and Derya Dispinar1,4*
1Istanbul Technical University, Metallurgical and Materials Engineering, Turkey
2Kar Magnesium Smelter, Eskisehir, Turkey
3Padova University, Department of Management Engineering, Italy
4Center of Critical and Functional Materials Technology, Turkey
Derya Dispinar, Center of Critical and Functional Materials Technology, ITU, Istanbul, Turkey.
Received Date: May 21, 2020; Published Date: June 09, 2020
Abstract
The use of graphene as reinforcement for many materials has become popular due to the enhanced properties it has. In this work, different casting methods were aimed to be used in order to produce graphene reinforced aluminum matrix composites. Sand casting, lost foam casting, die casting and squeeze casting methods were used. Graphene was added as layers and also in aluminum foils for incorporation of the reinforcer to the matrix. It was found that squeeze casting was the best method for the production of composite. Bending strength was increased 25-50% for 0.1 wt% graphene added A356 alloy.
Keywords: Aluminum; Graphene; Composite; Casting; Bending
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Özkan KESEN, Selim TEMEL, Özen Gürsoy, Derya Dispinar. Bending Properties of Graphene Reinforced Aluminium Matrix Composite Produced by Casting Process. Mod Concept Material Sci. 3(2): 2020. MCMS. MS.ID.000557.
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