The Journal of
the Korean Journal of Metals and Materials

The Journal of
the Korean Journal of Metals and Materials

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  • pISSN : 1738-8228
  • eISSN : 2288-8241

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Title Pesearch Paper / Mechanical Behaviors : Fabrication of Hypereutectic Al - Si - X Alloy via Spray Forming & Extrusion and Its Feasibility Tests for a Propeller Shaft Application
Authors 석현광(Hyun Kwang Seok),이호인(Ho In Lee),김병조(Byung Jo Kim),이재철(Jae Chul Lee)
Page pp.892-898
ISSN 1738-8228(ISSN), 2288-8241(eISSN)
Abstract A hypereutectic Al-Si-X alloy was fabricated via spray forming & extrusion to judge the feasibility of the alloy for the application to a propeller shaft, which needs high specific strength as well as high specific modulus. The microstructural evolution of spray formed hypereutectic Al-Si-X alloy during extrusion was studied. The effects of the Si contents, additional elements and heat treatments on the Young`s modulus and mechanical properties (UTS, elongation) were also investigated. In additions, the feasibility of the hypereutectic Al-Si-X alloy as a propeller shafts materials was evaluated with respect to S45C steel, 6061 aluminum alloy and Duralcan composite which are being used as a commercialized propeller shaft materials. The hypereutectic Al-Si-X alloy was regarded to have a good competition with S45C steel and 6061 aluminum alloy in reducing a weight and with Duralcan composite in reducing a fabrication cost.