Synthesis and Characterization of Nano Cerium Dioxide Particles Reinforced with Magnesium Metal Matrix Particles and its Application

Abstract

The nano-sized particle’s application is the result of enhanced Metal Matrix composites (MMCs) and maintenance of the matrix alloy ductility. Current research involves the production and analysis of advanced Nano-CeO₂ hybrid particles with the particles of the Magnesium metal matrix and lanthanum dioxide formed by the process of ball milling. Primarily, the powder mixtures consisting fixed weight (wt) percent of CeO₂ and Magnesium metal matrix as uniaxial cold pressed reinforcement components. In an electric muffle furnace, the green compacts are then ball milled. Microstructure and composites mechanical properties including micro-hardness, density   and tensile strength were studied. Microstructure sample was examined utilizing Raman spectroscopes, Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) and X-ray diffraction (XRD) etc.. The results revealed that Nano CeO₂ hybrid particles enhance the mechanical properties.