In-situ TiB2 particles reinforced 2014 aluminum alloy composite was prepared using an exothermic reaction process with K2TiF6 and KBF4 salts. The effects of CeO2 additive on the microstructure and properties of in-situ TiB2/2014 composite were investigated. The results showed that CeO2 at high temperature exhibits the same function as Ce. When 0.5% （mass fraction） CeO2 additive was added, the dispersion of TiB2 particles in the matrix is improved significantly, and particles have no obvious settlement. The dispersing mechanism of TiB2 particles in 2014 Al alloy matrix was explained. Compared with the composite without CeO2, the hardness, tensile strength, yield strength and elongation of the composite with CeO2 addition are greatly increased in as-cast condition.
研究结果表明 :微量的Mg和Si均能促进Al Ti C中间合金对工业纯铝和 60 63合金等铝合金的晶粒细化作用 ;在细化温度相同的条件下 ,与Si相比 ,Mg对Al Ti C中间合金细化效果具有更大的促进作用 ;微量的Mg可以抑制Al Ti C中间合金晶粒细化的“温度效应” ;铝熔体中同时存在微量的Mg和Si时Al Ti C中间合金的细化效果更好。初步探讨了这两种微量元素促进Al Ti C中间合金细化效果的机理。
