An Overview of High-energy Ball Milled Nanocrystalline Aluminum Alloys

This book presents a comprehensive overview of the nanocrystalline Al based alloys as prepared using high-energy ball milling (HEBM). It discusses the influence of HEBM parameters on grain refinement and examines methods for the consolidation of nanocrystalline Al powders; further, it reviews the effects of various processing parameters on the final microstructure and the impact of microstructure on corrosion and mechanical properties. The book also provides guidelines for choosing appropriate HEBM parameters for the production of nanocrystalline Al powders and methods for consolidating them in net-shaped components. Future challenges and possible applications of high-energy ball milled Al alloys are also discussed. The book is intended for researchers and professionals interested in aluminium alloy development, manufacturing technologies, light metals and nanocrystalline metallic materials.

Dr. Rajeev Kumar Gupta is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering at the University of Akron, Ohio, USA. He earned his PhD degree in Materials Engineering from Monash University, Australia in 2010 and his BTech in Materials & Metallurgical Engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur, India. Rajeev¿s primary research interests lie in the broad areas of corrosion and material engineering including structure/processing/property relationships, corrosion initiation and propagation in metallic materials, corrosion characterization techniques, alloy design, high-temperature oxidation, and advanced metallic and ceramic coatings. Rajeev has authored over 45 publications in open scientific literature and several industrial reports. 

Prof. B.S. Murty is a respected scientist and educator in the fields of nanocrystalline materials, high-entropy alloys, bulk metallic glasses, and the application of high-energy ball milling

in the production of novel alloys. He has authored more than 360 journal publications in open scientific literature, two textbooks on Nanoscience and Nanotechnology and High Entropy Alloys, several book chapters, and holds several patents. 

Prof. Nick Birbilis is a prominent scientist and educator in corrosion and alloy development. He is a Professor and Head of Materials Science and Engineering at Monash University, Australia. He is the editor-in-chief of Materials Degradation¿Nature Publishing Group and editor of Electrochimica Acta, CORROSION, Corrosion Engineering, Science and Technology, Journal of Testing and Evaluation, and Corrosion Reviews. He has published more than 300 papers.

1.Introduction.- 2.High-energy Ball milling parameters in production of nanocrystalline Al alloys.- 3.Consolidation of high-energy ball milled nanocrystalline Al alloy powders.- 4.Mechanical properties of high-energy ball milled nanocrystalline Al alloys.- 5.Thermal stability of high-energy ball milled Al alloys.- 6.Corrosion properties of high-energy ball milled nanocrystalline Al alloys.- 7.Future work and possible applications of nanocrystalline Al alloys as produced by high-energy ball milling.