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Synthesis of A356 Al–high-Ca fly ash composites by pressure infiltration technique and their characterization

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Eight types of A356 Al–fly ash composites were produced by pressure infiltration of high-Ca lignite fly ash. This type of ash was used for the first time in Al-composites synthesis, and particularly by liquid metal infiltration techniques. After examining mineralogy and chemistry, specific, narrow ash size fractions were used for the synthesis of composites, and properties linked to microstructure and wear strength of the materials. The effect of using ground ash particles on the microstructure and tribological performance of the composites was also investigated. It was concluded that using fine, high-Ca ash particles can improve the properties of composites, and that using ash particles in a ground form can better facilitate the production process of MMCs.

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The authorized personnel of CERECO S.A., Greece is acknowledged for performing the tribological testing of composites.

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  1. Laboratory of Inorganic and Analytical Chemistry, School of Chemical Engineering, National Technical University of Athens, Zografou Campus, 157 80, Athens, Greece

    Grigorios Itskos & Angeliki Moutsatsou

  2. Materials Department, College of Engineering and Applied Science, University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, WI, 53211, USA

    Pradeep K. Rohatgi, John D. DeFouw & Benjamin F. Schultz

  3. Centre for Research and Technology Hellas, Institute for Solid Fuels Technology and Applications, 357-359 Mesogeion Avenue, Halandri, 152 31, Athens, Greece

    Grigorios Itskos & Nikolaos Koukouzas

  4. Department of Economic Geology & Geochemistry, Faculty of Geology and Geoenvironment, National & Kapodistrian University of Athens, Panepistimioupolis, Ano Ilissia, 157 84, Athens, Greece

    Charalampos Vasilatos

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Itskos, G., Rohatgi, P.K., Moutsatsou, A. et al. Synthesis of A356 Al–high-Ca fly ash composites by pressure infiltration technique and their characterization. J Mater Sci 47, 4042–4052 (2012). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10853-012-6258-9

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