Evaluation of the Microstructure and Mechanical Properties of Al / Fe3O4 Nanocomposites

Authors

• Suaad Jiaad, Electromechanical Engineering Dept., University of Technology-Iraq, Alsina’a street, 10066 Baghdad, Iraq.
• Khansaa Salman, Electromechanical Engineering Dept., University of Technology-Iraq, Alsina’a street, 10066 Baghdad, Iraq.Follow
• Ahmed Hussein, Electromechanical Engineering Dept., University of Technology-Iraq, Alsina’a street, 10066 Baghdad, Iraq.Follow

Document Type

Research Paper

Abstract

The goal of this research is to study the microstructural analysis and mechanical properties of an aluminum matrix reinforced with different amounts of nano Fe3O4 at (2, 4, 6, 8, and 10wt. %). Al/ Fe3O4 nanocomposites specimens were prepared using the powder metallurgy route. Many examinations, including Field Emission Scanning Electron Microscopy (FESEM) and X-Ray Diffraction (XRD) analysis, were performed on the specimens in this study to determine the microstructure and phases of the nanocomposites. Mechanical tests, such as compressive, microhardness, and wear tests, were also performed to assess the mechanical properties of the nanocomposites. The results of this study show that Fe3O4 nanoparticles have been homogeneously dispersed in the Al matrix by FESEM and XRD examination. While the mechanical tests show improving the compressive strength at 6 wt.% by 5.36%, the highest microhardness was at 10% by 101.6% compared with the pure Al, and improving the wear rate.

Recommended Citation

Jiaad, Suaad; Salman, Khansaa; and Hussein, Ahmed () "Evaluation of the Microstructure and Mechanical Properties of Al / Fe3O4 Nanocomposites," Engineering and Technology Journal: Vol. 39: Iss. 11, Article 2.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.30684/etj.v39i11.2080

DOI

10.30684/etj.v39i11.2080

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