The effect of pouring temperature and surface angle of vortex casting on microstructural changes and mechanical properties of 7050Al-3 wt% SiC composite

In this investigation, the effect of pouring temperature and the surface angle of vortex casting on microstructural evolution and mechanical properties of 7050Al-3 wt%SiC composite was studied. Two pouring temperatures of 700 °C and 800 °C were employed during the vortex casting. As well, two surface angles of 45° and 90° were used for the vortex casting. Cast microstructures were analyzed by Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM), Transmission...