Figure 3 shows experimental observations of grain refinement in aluminium by adding nano particles to liquid aluminium a
Posted: Mon May 16, 2022 2:08 pm
Figure 3 shows experimental observations of grain refinement in aluminium by adding nano particles to liquid aluminium and cooling them to room temperature. Aluminium has a lattice size of 4.05 Å and the nano particles have a cubic lattice of lattice size 4.14 Å. (a) (b) (c) (d) nano particles 5.17 nm uvw-011AI 5 nm 200 200 m 200 um 200 m uvw-100CcB6 Figure 3: (a) Grain size in pure aluminium without the nano particles. (b-c) Grain sizes in aluminium with nano particles. (d) Nano particles embedded in aluminium.
(5 marks) Briefly explain why these nano particles can reduce the grain size? Note: the nanoparticles have much higher melting point than aluminium and remain as solid particle through the entire process.
(5 marks) Briefly explain why these nano particles can reduce the grain size? Note: the nanoparticles have much higher melting point than aluminium and remain as solid particle through the entire process.