Tensile properties of cold chamber die cast ceramic particulate-reinforced ZA-8 composites

Zinc-Aluminum alloys have competed successfully against several aluminum alloys, bronzes and cast irons because of their low cost, good castability and attractive room temperature tensile properties. However, the extent of applications has been reduced by their limited high temperature properties. Reinforcement of Zinc-Aluminum alloys by ceramic particulate offers the opportunity to significantly improve properties such as specific modulus, …