Processing of CNTs Reinforced Al-Based Nanocomposites Using Different Consolidation Techniques

Figure 8

SEM micrographs of Al-7Si-0.3Mg (alloy 1) samples containing 0.5 wt% MWCNT’s and sintered at 500°C using (a) microwave, (b) hot isostatic pressing (HIP), and (c) Spark plasma (SPS) sintered.