Effect of SiC particle size on microstructure and properties of cold sprayed Al5056/SiCp composite coatings

Min Yu, Wenya Li, Xinkun Suo, Hanlin Liao

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Abstract

In the present investigation, Al5056 alloy-based metal matrix composites having SiC particles of different sizes were prepared by cold spraying. The average particle sizes of the used SiC feedstock varied from 66.94μm to 1.64μm. The calculated results by the FLUENT software show that the velocity of SiC particle decreases with the increase of the particle size, while the kinetic energy is greatly increased with increasing the particle size. The addition of SiC particles effectively reduces the porosity of the composite coatings. Furthermore, the porosity of the composite coatings increases with the decrease of SiC particle size, while the content of SiC in the coatings decreases with the decrease of SiC size. In addition, two effects of SiC particles determine the coating properties, i.e., the advantageous peening effect and the disadvantageous effect that reduces the effective contact between the coating and substrate.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationInternational Thermal Spray Conference and Exposition, ITSC 2012 - Air, Land, Water and the Human Body
Subtitle of host publicationThermal Spray Science and Applications
PublisherASM International
Pages298-304
Number of pages7
ISBN (Print)9781632666796
StatePublished - 2012
EventInternational Thermal Spray Conference and Exposition - Air, Land, Water and the Human Body: Thermal Spray Science and Applications, ITSC 2012 - Houston, TX, United States
Duration: 21 May 201224 May 2012

Publication series

NameProceedings of the International Thermal Spray Conference

Conference

ConferenceInternational Thermal Spray Conference and Exposition - Air, Land, Water and the Human Body: Thermal Spray Science and Applications, ITSC 2012
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityHouston, TX
Period21/05/1224/05/12

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