3D microstructure visualization of SiC particle reinforced Al matrix composites by X-ray synchrotron tomography

F. A. Silva, J. J. Williams, Nikhilesh Chawla, B. R. Müller, M. P. Hentschel, P. D. Portella

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Abstract

Microstructural aspects of composites such as particle size, shape, and distribution play important roles in deformation behavior. 3D visualization of porosity and Fe-rich inclusions in three dimensions is critical to a thorough understanding of fatigue resistance of metal matrix composites (MMC) because cracks often initiate at these defects. In this paper we have used X-ray synchrotron tomography to visualize and quantify the morphology and size distribution of pores and Fe-rich inclusions in a SiC particle reinforced 2080 Al alloy composite. The 3D data sets can also be used for image-based finite element simulations to predict the onset and evolution of damage.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publicationICCM International Conferences on Composite Materials
StatePublished - 2009
Event17th International Conference on Composite Materials, ICCM-17 - Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Duration: Jul 27 2009Jul 31 2009

Other

Other17th International Conference on Composite Materials, ICCM-17
Country/TerritoryUnited Kingdom
CityEdinburgh
Period7/27/097/31/09

Keywords

  • Analyser Based Imaging
  • Fatigue
  • MMC
  • Synchrotron radiation
  • X-ray refraction
  • X-ray tomography

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • General Engineering
  • Ceramics and Composites

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