Corrosion Behavior of Al2O3 Reinforced Fe Metal Matrix Nanocomposites Produced by Powder Metallurgy Technique
Corrosion Behavior of Al2O3 Reinforced Fe Metal Matrix Nanocomposites Produced by Powder Metallurgy Technique
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10.1166/asem.2013.1265
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2013-04
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Pallav Gupta;Devendra Kumar;M. Quraishi;O. Parkash
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Pallav Gupta;Devendra Kumar;M. Quraishi;O. Parkash
Corrosion behavior of Al2O3 reinforced Fe-based metal matrix nanocomposites (Fe-5 wt% Al2O3), prepared by powder metallurgy route has been compared with that of pure Fe in freely aerated 1N HCl solution. The composite and Fe specimens were prepared by sintering in an argon atmosphere in the temperature range 900–1100 °C for 1–3 hours. Microstructure of composite shows presence of Fe as matrix phase with Al2O3 and nano size iron aluminate as dispersed phases. Presence of ceramic Al2O3 and iron aluminate particles improved the corrosion resistance of iron, which depend on sintering temperature and time. Corrosion resistance improved with increasing sintering temperature and time. X-ray diffraction (XRD) patterns of corroded specimens revealed the formation of aluminum Chlorate (AlCl3O12). Concentration of AlCl3O12 phase was highest in the specimen with highest corrosion rate and was lowest in the specimen with low corrosion rate. SEM shows a combination of bed of grains in the specimen with low corrosion while the grains were shattered heavily in the specimen with high corrosion.