Recycling of ceramic particulate reinforced aluminum metal matrix composites

Journal
Proceedings of the TMS Fall Meeting
Date Issued
1995
Author(s)
Sharma S.C
R.V. College of Engineering
Murthy C.S.C
Kamath Rathnakar, Vinai Babu B.R
Satish B.M
Girish B.M.
Abstract
The aluminum matrix composites with ceramic dispersoids can be separated by density difference concept. In the proposed work composite scrap is recycled using an oil fired furnace. The scrap is melted in the furnace and temperature is maintained below 740 degree centigrade. Because of the density difference the lighter dispersoids will float and heavier dispersoids will settle down. The clean melt is separated be removing the floating and settled dispersoids, and then filtering using ceramic filters.
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