Study on Joining between Si3N4/Al Composite and Aluminum Alloys Based on Porthole Die Co-extrusion Process

doi:10.3901/JME.2022.16.089

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Abstract: The Si₃N₄ particle reinforced Al based composite is fabricated by vacuum hot pressing sintering, and the Si₃N₄/Al composite is respectively joined with 1060, 6063 and 7A99 aluminum alloys based on porthole die co-extrusion method. The bonding interface, grain morphology and micro-texture of the profile with dissimilar alloys, and the effects of extrusion temperature and microstructure on the mechanical properties are clarified. The results show that no crack, void and impurity exist on the bonding interface between Si₃N₄/Al composite and aluminum alloys, which indicates a favorable bonding quality. The partial dynamic recrystallization takes place in Si₃N₄/Al composite during extrusion process, exhibiting as elongated and strip-shaped grains as well as fine equiaxed grains, and both the recrystallization fraction and grain size increase with the increase of extrusion temperature. Moreover, the dynamic recrystallization is also enhanced, since the particle stimulated nucleation is promoted due to the addition of Si₃N₄ particles. The grain morphology exhibits obvious differences in different aluminum alloys. With the increase of extrusion temperature, the near complete dynamic recrystallization occurs in 1060 and 7A99 aluminum alloys, while the abnormal grain growth takes place in 6063 aluminum alloy. In addition, it is noted that the relatively strong rolling texture and some weak recrystallization textures are found in the profile with dissimilar alloys. When Si₃N₄/Al is joined with 7A99 aluminum alloy, the highest ultimate tensile strength and lowest elongation are achieved, while an opposite tendency is observed when Si₃N₄/Al is joined with 1060 aluminum alloy.

Key words: Si₃N₄/Al composite, porthole die co-extrusion, microstructure, mechanical properties

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TG37

WANG Hui, CHEN Liang, LI Zhigang, ZHAO Guoqun, ZHANG Cunsheng. Study on Joining between Si₃N₄/Al Composite and Aluminum Alloys Based on Porthole Die Co-extrusion Process[J]. Journal of Mechanical Engineering, 2022, 58(16): 89-99.

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