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Thermal Expansion Behavior of Al 2017 Alloy Matrix Composites Prepared by Stir Casting

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In this present work, an attempt has been made to produce metal matrix composite using Al 2017 alloy as matrix material reinforced with graphite particles using stir casting technique. Initially, Al 2017 alloy charged into a crucible was superheated in the furnace. Besides, preheated graphite particles were dispersed into the vortex of molten 2017A alloy. The mechanical stirring was carried out to improve wettability and distribution. The composite mixture was poured into a non-permanent mold with including the form of normalized specimens tensile. Different Microstructures of Al 2017 alloy matrix composites showed more porosity. Thermal conductivity of the prepared composite was determined before and after the addition of graphite particles to note the extent of improvement.

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  1. Laboratory of Thermal and Energetic Systems Studies, Monastir University, National Engineering School of Monastir (ENIM), Monastir, Tunisia

    Mariem Bhouri & Foued Mzali

  2. Department of Mechanical Engineering, Monastir University, National Engineering School of Monastir (ENIM), Monastir, Tunisia

    Foued Mzali

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  1. Preparatory Institute of Engineering Studies of Monastir (IPEIM), Monastir, Tunisia

    Nizar Aifaoui

  2. National Engineering School of Monastir (ENIM), Monastir, Tunisia

    Zouhaier Affi

  3. National School of Engineers of Sfax (ENIS), Sfax, Tunisia

    Mohamed Slim Abbes

  4. National School of Engineers of Sfax (ENIS), Sfax, Tunisia

    Lassad Walha

  5. National School of Engineers of Sfax (ENIS), Sfax, Tunisia

    Mohamed Haddar

  6. National Engineering School of Sousse (ENISO), Sousse, Tunisia

    Lotfi Romdhane

  7. National Engineering School of Monastir (ENIM), Monastir, Tunisia

    Abdelmajid Benamara

  8. National Engineering School of Monastir (ENIM), Monastir, Tunisia

    Mnaouar Chouchane

  9. Department of Mechanical Engineering, National School of Engineers of Sfax (ENIS), Sfax, Tunisia

    Fakher Chaari

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Bhouri, M., Mzali, F. (2020). Thermal Expansion Behavior of Al 2017 Alloy Matrix Composites Prepared by Stir Casting. In: Aifaoui, N., et al. Design and Modeling of Mechanical Systems - IV. CMSM 2019. Lecture Notes in Mechanical Engineering. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-27146-6_45

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