A comprehensive exploration on the development of nano Y2O3 dispersed in AA 7017 by mechanical alloying and hot-pressing technique

The main objective of the present study is to develop AA 7017 alloy matrix reinforced with yttrium oxide (Y2O3, rare earth element) nanocomposites by mechanical alloying (MA) and hot pressing (HP) techniques for armor applications. AA 7017+10 vol % Y2O3 nanocomposites were synthesized in a high-energy ball mill with different milling times (0, 5, 10, and 20 h) to explore the structural refinement effect. The phase analysis and homogeneous...