Effects of Blast Furnace Slag Particles on Microstructure and Mechanical Properties of Al-4Mg Alloy Manufactured by Stir Casting

International Journal of Mechanical Engineering

© 2024 by SSRG - IJME Journal

Volume 11 Issue 10

Year of Publication : 2024

Authors : Konda Sreedevi, Koonja Ramji, M. Gopi Krishna

10.14445/23488360/IJME-V11I10P101

How to Cite?

Konda Sreedevi, Koonja Ramji, M. Gopi Krishna, "Effects of Blast Furnace Slag Particles on Microstructure and Mechanical Properties of Al-4Mg Alloy Manufactured by Stir Casting," SSRG International Journal of Mechanical Engineering, vol. 11,  no. 10, pp. 1-7, 2024. Crossref, https://doi.org/10.14445/23488360/IJME-V11I10P101

Abstract:

The study significantly contributes to the knowledge of utilizing blast furnace slag as a reinforcement material in Al-4Mg alloys, highlighting its potential for various applications in the automotive, aerospace, and automotive industries by successfully fabricating composites with varying weight percentages of slag. The thorough investigation of grain structure changes and uniform particle distribution through advanced microscopy techniques provides valuable insights into the reinforcement mechanisms. The observed improvements in mechanical properties, particularly in hardness, density, Young's modulus, compressive strength, and tensile strength, with the addition of 5% slag reinforcement, underscore the practical significance of these composites. This finding indicates that Al-4Mg alloy composites with blast furnace slag can potentially offer lightweight yet high-strength materials suitable for demanding applications in the automotive and aerospace industries. Overall, the study's results not only demonstrate the enhanced performance of the composites but also highlight the eco-friendliness and cost-effectiveness of using blast furnace slag as a reinforcement material.

Keywords:

Al-Mg composites, Stir casting, Mechanical properties, and characterization.

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