Experimental and Simulation Research on the Influence of Stirring Parameters on the Distribution of Particles in Cast SiCp/A356 Composites

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Microstructure of SiCp/A356 composites fabricated at (a) 620°C, 900 rpm, and 20 min; (b) 600°C, 900 rpm, and 20 min; (c) 580°C, 900 rpm, and 20 min; (d) 600°C, 600 rpm, and 20 min; (e) 600°C, 1200 rpm, and 20 min; (f) 600°C, 900 rpm, and 10 min; (g) 600°C, 900 rpm, and 30 min stirring.

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