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This study investigates the application of external fields in the development of an Al-B-C alloy, with the aim of synthesizing in situ Al 3 BC particles. A combination of ultrasonic cavitation and distributive mixing was applied for uniform dispersion of insoluble graphite particles in the Al melt, improving their wettability and its subsequent incorporation into the Al matrix. Lower operating temperatures facilitated the reduction in the amount of large clusters of reaction phases, with Al 3 BC being identified as the main phase in XRD analysis. The distribution of Al 3 BC particles was quantitatively evaluated. Grain refinement experiments reveal that Al-B-C alloy can act as a master alloy for Al-4Cu and AZ91D alloys, with average grain size reduction around 50 pct each at 1 wt pctAl-1.5B-2C additions.

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