Characterisation of an aluminium engine block
by Ruben Torres, Jaime Esparza, Eulogio Velasco, Salvador Garcia-Luna, Rafael Colas
International Journal of Microstructure and Materials Properties (IJMMP), Vol. 1, No. 2, 2006

Abstract: The microstructure of cast engine blocks made from an aluminium alloy was studied. Two sections of the block were selected; corresponding either to the middle or to the front end. The microstructure was evaluated at six different points in each section; two located towards the bottom of the block, within the affected by a grey iron insert, and the other four points were located in a region close to the cast-in grey iron liners. It was found that microstructural features, such as secondary arm spacing and size of silicon platelets, varied within the block.

Online publication date: Wed, 09-Aug-2006

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