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2009/SiC/15p
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2009/SiC/15p Aluminum Metal-Matrix-Composite (Al MMC) is an ideal material for aerospace forgings. Its combination of enhanced strength and stiffness, and fatigue resistance 2x that of AA2024 and AA7075 cannot be matched by monolithic aluminum alloys. DWA-USA’s 2009 alloy Al MMCs also possess excellent fracture toughness. The measured KIC values for 2009/SiC/15p Al MMC forgings range from 29-32 MPa√m (26-29 ksi√in).

2009/SiC/15p is a powder metallurgy Al MMC comprised of AA2009 aluminum and 15 Vol% Silicon Carbide particles. It is available in vacuum-hot-pressed billet, extruded and forged product forms.

  • 35% higher elastic modulus compared to conventional aluminum
  • Increased yield and ultimate strength compared to AA2024
  • Fatigue resistance approaching 2x that of AA2024 and AA7075
  • Excellent “forgeability”
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TYPICAL AND MINIMUM MECHANICAL PROPERTIES FOR EXTRUDED FORGING STOCK

2009/SiC/15p-T4
Round Bar, 3.5-4.75in
Density= 0.1025 lb/in3		 F, ty
ksi		 F, tu
ksi		 elong
%
Typical Properties LT 51 74 7
L 56 77 8.5
Minimum Properties LT 47.9 65.3 3
L 50.8 69.6 5
Notes:
1) Young's Modulus is typically 13.9 msi.
2) Typical Rockwell B scale hardness is 84-87.
Data is representative for 1 inch maximum section thickness during heat treatment. Mechanical properties will be dependent on the Al MMC material system, product form, geometry and heat treatment method.
Si

TYPICAL AND MINIMUM MECHANICAL PROPERTIES FOR EXTRUDED FORGING STOCK

2009/SiC/15p-T4
Round Bar, 90-120mm
Density= 2.84 g/cm3		 F, ty
MPa		 F, tu
MPa		 elong
%
Typical Properties LT 352 510 7
L 383 530 8.5
Minimum Properties LT 330 450 3
L 350 480 5
Notes:
1) Young's Modulus is typically 96 GPa.
2) Typical Rockwell B scale hardness is 84-87.
Data is representative for 25 mm maximum section thickness during heat treatment. Mechanical properties will be dependent on the Al MMC material system, product form, geometry and heat treatment method.

 

 

MATRIX ALLOY CHEMICAL COMPOSITION FOR 2009/SiC/15p

2009/SiC/15p
Density= 0.1025 lb/in3 (2.84 g/cm3)
Al Cu Mg Si Fe Zn Ti Ni Cr Mn O Other,
Each		 Others,
Total
Bal 3.2-
4.4		 1.0-
1.6		 0.25
max		 0.20
max		 0.10
max		 -- -- -- -- 0.6
max		 0.05
max		 0.15
max
Notes:
1) Compositional limits shown as weight percent (wt%).
2) Silicon carbide particle content shall be maintained at 15.0 ±0.7 Vol%.
2009/SiC/15p Data Sheet File Format: pdf
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One of the clear advantages of Al MMCs compared to conventional metallic materials is greatly enhanced strength and stiffness. These property gains are achieved without impacting material density, so the specific properties of Al MMC are dramatically increased. Al MMCs are also isotropic composite materials. Their design space is not dependent on reinforcement orientation.

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