@conference {Velhinho_A:2002,
	title = {Microstructural study of aluminium-matrix composites reinforced with SiC},
	booktitle = {Advanced Materials Forum I},
	series = {Key Engineering Materials},
	volume = {230-2},
	year = {2002},
	note = {<p>n/a</p>
},
	month = {Jan},
	pages = {226-230},
	abstract = {<p>Rheocasting, as a semi-solid process, allows the production of aluminium matrix composites at relatively low temperatures (ca. 580{\textordmasculine}C), thus favouring a reduced reactivity at the reinforcement-metal matrix interface. When one considers the possibility of further processing (such as any treatment involving remelting, even if partial) of the material, this trait allows a more rigorous control of the interfaces. Composite samples have been produced using as matrix an Al-7Si-0.3Mg alloy reinforced with SiCp (granulometry: 120 μm; Vr = 0.30). These were rheocast at 583{\textordmasculine}C, followed by forging and subsequent water-quenching. A structural characterisation (optical microscopy and XRD) of the as-received matrix material, as well as of the reinforced and non-reinforced rheocast material was performed. The phases identification will provide a basis for the understanding of the further processing where the rheocast material will be used as a raw material to produce functionally graded metal-matrix composites by centrifugal casting.</p>
},
	attachments = {https://docentes.fct.unl.pt/sites/default/files/ajv/files/01_-_key_eng._mater._230-232_2002_226-230.pdf},
	author = {Velhinho, Alexandre and Braz Fernandes, F. M. and Botas, J. D.}
}
