Journal of Materials & Metallurgical Engineering
Volume 4, Issue 3 (2014)
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Bulk Polycrystalline Ceramic Nanocomposites for Structural Applications: Present Issues and Perspectives
Abstract: This article brings to light some of the unresolved issues associated with bulk structural polycrystalline ceramic nanocomposites (both nano-particulate and nano-fibre reinforced), that even to-date suppress extensive commercial applications and realization of the full potency of the nano-reinforcements. Such issues are primarily related to the presently used processing routes, which in turn influence the microstructure development; and concomitantly the mechanical and tribological properties. The first section introduces this materials class, …
Published in Journal of Materials & Metallurgical Engineering · Vol. 4, Issue 3, 2014 · pp. 1–7 Read article
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Wear Characteristics of Aluminium-Graphite Composites Produced by Stir Casting Technique
Abstract: Metal matrix composites (MMCs) are finding more applications due to their significantly improved properties such as high specific strength, high specific modulus, good damping capacity and good wear resistance compared to unreinforced alloys. In recent years, there has been an increasing interest in composites containing low density and low cost reinforcements. Graphite is one of the most suitable and low density reinforcement available for making light-weight and wear resistant parts …
Published in Journal of Materials & Metallurgical Engineering · Vol. 4, Issue 3, 2014 · pp. 13–20 Read article
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Green Manufacturing with Steel Swarf
Abstract: The industrial sector drives nearly one-third of global energy demand, with most of this energy used to produce bulk materials. However, the rate of recycling of metallic materials is much higher than non metallic ones, especially when the scrap is heavy. But in very loose swarfs the transformation rates are poor, and processes are unsustainable. To improve the life productivity of bulk materials, and also lower the specific energy consumption, …
Published in Journal of Materials & Metallurgical Engineering · Vol. 4, Issue 3, 2014 · pp. 21–31 Read article
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Wear Behavior of Al-Alloy (Al-5 Mg) in-situ Reinforced TiB2 Particulate
Abstract: A research has been carried out for replacing Al monolithic alloys by aluminium (Al) based metal matrix composites (MMCs) in many engineering applications where high wear resistance and stiffness are required. In this paper, the investigated dry sliding wear behavior of TiB2 particulate reinforced composite of Al-Alloy (Al-5 Mg) is discussed. The in-situ Al-Alloy (Al-5 Mg) 10wt% TiB2 composite material were prepared by molten flux reaction synthesis using electric melting …
Published in Journal of Materials & Metallurgical Engineering · Vol. 4, Issue 3, 2014 · pp. 32–37 Read article
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Adsorption Isotherm Study for Activated Carbon Produced from Cassava Peel
Abstract: Adsorption isotherm study of Activated Carbon produced from cassava peel was carried out using phenol solution as the adsorbate. Langmuir and Freundlich isotherm models were employed for the study. Varying ratios of 1:1, 0.75:1, 0.5:1, and 0.25:1 activating agent to cassava peel were used for the formulation of the Activated Carbon. The Freundlich R2 value for the 1:1, 0.75:1, 0.5:1, and 0.25:1 formulations was 0.822, 0.979, 0.971 and 0.974, respectively. …
Published in Journal of Materials & Metallurgical Engineering · Vol. 4, Issue 3, 2014 · pp. 8–12 Read article