Characterization and Properties of Copper-Silica Sand Nanoparticles Composites

Copper-based microcomposites fabricated by powder metallurgy with subsequent plastic deformation have received increasing attention over recent years. These microcomposites possess good electrical conductivity in combination with high mechanical properties. The present study aims to explore potentia...

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Main Authors: Mamat, O., Ahmed, T., Ariwahjoedi, B.
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spelling my.utp.eprints.75932014-03-31T12:57:58Z Characterization and Properties of Copper-Silica Sand Nanoparticles Composites Mamat, O. Ahmed, T. Ariwahjoedi, B. TJ Mechanical engineering and machinery Copper-based microcomposites fabricated by powder metallurgy with subsequent plastic deformation have received increasing attention over recent years. These microcomposites possess good electrical conductivity in combination with high mechanical properties. The present study aims to explore potential technical merits in developing a prealloyed powder metallurgy copper based composites with silica sand nanoparticles reinforcement. Relevant mechanical properties and electrical conductivity improvements are the main targets. A copper based composite with 5, 10, 15 and 20 wt.% of silica sand nanoparticles were developed through the powder metallurgy process. It was observed that by addition of silica sand nanoparticles with 20% increased the hardness up to 143HV. Optimum electrical conductivity of the composites was achieved in the 15 wt.% silica sand nanoparticles. Advanced particle rearrangement mechanism due to homogeneous and fine distribution of silica sand nanoparticles into pore sites of the composites was also observed. The silica sand nanoparticles composites properties that are much more surface-related seen to be improved convincingly compared with the bulk controlled. Trans Tech Publications Inc. 2011-10-27 Article PeerReviewed application/msword http://eprints.utp.edu.my/7593/1/Copper-Silica_Sand_Nanoparticles_Composites2_w-out_figures.doc http://www.scientific.net Mamat, O. and Ahmed, T. and Ariwahjoedi, B. (2011) Characterization and Properties of Copper-Silica Sand Nanoparticles Composites. Deffect and Diffusion Forum, 319-320 . pp. 95-105. http://eprints.utp.edu.my/7593/
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Mamat, O.
Ahmed, T.
Ariwahjoedi, B.
Characterization and Properties of Copper-Silica Sand Nanoparticles Composites
description Copper-based microcomposites fabricated by powder metallurgy with subsequent plastic deformation have received increasing attention over recent years. These microcomposites possess good electrical conductivity in combination with high mechanical properties. The present study aims to explore potential technical merits in developing a prealloyed powder metallurgy copper based composites with silica sand nanoparticles reinforcement. Relevant mechanical properties and electrical conductivity improvements are the main targets. A copper based composite with 5, 10, 15 and 20 wt.% of silica sand nanoparticles were developed through the powder metallurgy process. It was observed that by addition of silica sand nanoparticles with 20% increased the hardness up to 143HV. Optimum electrical conductivity of the composites was achieved in the 15 wt.% silica sand nanoparticles. Advanced particle rearrangement mechanism due to homogeneous and fine distribution of silica sand nanoparticles into pore sites of the composites was also observed. The silica sand nanoparticles composites properties that are much more surface-related seen to be improved convincingly compared with the bulk controlled.
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author Mamat, O.
Ahmed, T.
Ariwahjoedi, B.
author_facet Mamat, O.
Ahmed, T.
Ariwahjoedi, B.
author_sort Mamat, O.
title Characterization and Properties of Copper-Silica Sand Nanoparticles Composites
title_short Characterization and Properties of Copper-Silica Sand Nanoparticles Composites
title_full Characterization and Properties of Copper-Silica Sand Nanoparticles Composites
title_fullStr Characterization and Properties of Copper-Silica Sand Nanoparticles Composites
title_full_unstemmed Characterization and Properties of Copper-Silica Sand Nanoparticles Composites
title_sort characterization and properties of copper-silica sand nanoparticles composites
publisher Trans Tech Publications Inc.
publishDate 2011
url http://eprints.utp.edu.my/7593/1/Copper-Silica_Sand_Nanoparticles_Composites2_w-out_figures.doc
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