scholarly journals Exploration of Special Properties of AL 5056/CNT Metal Matrix Nano-Composites

2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 2829-2833
Keyword(s):  
Electrical Conductivity ◽  
Metal Matrix ◽  
Base Material ◽  
Stir Casting ◽  
Sem Analysis ◽  
Corrosion And Wear ◽  
Nano Composites ◽  
Matrix Composites ◽  
Casting Technique ◽  
Carbon Nano Tube

Over the two decades, researchers and manufacturers of automotive and aerospace appliances have paid much attention and interest to metal matric composites (MMC) due to their unique properties. This paper focus on the special characteristics of Metal Matrix Composites of Aluminum Al5056 reinforced with Carbon Nano Tube (CNT) in different weight ratios of 0.4%, 0.7% and 1.1% of base material. Stir-casting technique is utilized to prepare the composites in line with ASTM standards. The specimens are tested for electrical conductivity, corrosion and wear features. Further the internal structure of these composites is studied by using the SEM Analysis. It is found from the results that by adding reinforcement the composites are affected and SEM analysis of AMMNCs reveal a uniform distribution of CNT in the alloy of Aluminum.

scholarly journals Investigations on the Effect of Flyash on the SiC Reinforced Aluminium Metal Matrix Composites

2014 ◽  
Vol 23 (3) ◽  
pp. 096369351402300 ◽  
Author(s):  
K.A. RameshKumar ◽  
K. Balamurugan ◽  
D. Gnanaraj ◽  
S. Ilangovan
Keyword(s):  
Metal Matrix Composites ◽  
Metal Matrix ◽  
Base Material ◽  
Sem Analysis ◽  
Dry Sliding Wear ◽  
Matrix Composites ◽  
Electron Microscopic ◽  
Casting Technique ◽  
Pin On Disc ◽  
Sic Composites

The Al-SiC composites have been prepared by using liquid sand casting technique with aluminium as the base material with 10 % SiC particulates by weight. Flyash content is varied and the abrasive wear study has been conducted on a Pin-on-Disc method. Dry sliding wear characteristics of the samples were investigated in detail. Vicker's microhardness test was carried out for the Al-SiC metal matrix composites. Scanning electron microscopic (SEM) analysis was carried out for the worn out surface to visualize the surface phenomena. The results indicate that the increase in flyash composition increases the wear resistance characteristics. The results have been discussed and are outlined in detail.

scholarly journals Studies on Mechanical Behaviour of Aluminium-Silicon Carbide-Copper Metal Matrix Composite

2018 ◽  
Vol 166 ◽  
pp. 01001 ◽  
Author(s):  
P S Shreyas ◽  
S Shriramkumar ◽  
R Sruthisagar ◽  
B Vijaya Ramnath ◽  
C Elanchezhian
Keyword(s):  
Silicon Carbide ◽  
Tensile Strength ◽  
Automotive Industry ◽  
Metal Matrix ◽  
Base Material ◽  
Atmospheric Temperature ◽  
Stir Casting ◽  
Matrix Composites ◽  
Casting Technique ◽  
Alloy 6061

Metal matrix composites (MMC) are the combination of two or more dissimilar base metals which in turn gives new metal. Composites have better properties than their base material. Nowadays, composites play the major role in manufacturing industries especially in automotive industry. This paper reveals the reinforcement of Aluminium alloy (6061) with Silicon Carbide and Copper in different ratios to produce new composite using stir casting technique in normal atmospheric temperature. In this work, mechanical behavior of the composite namely tensile strength, hardness and Flexural strength were evaluated. It was observed that sample 2 shows highest tensile strength of 155 MPa with hardness 73. The result shows that the hybrid composite had better mechanical property.

An Investigation of Mechanical Properties on Aluminium 6061 Reinforced with Silicon Carbide - Metal Matrix Composites

2015 ◽  
Vol 787 ◽  
pp. 568-572 ◽  
Author(s):  
A. Radha ◽  
K.R. Vijayakumar
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Silicon Carbide ◽  
Metal Matrix ◽  
Charpy Impact ◽  
Vortex Method ◽  
Weight Fraction ◽  
Stir Casting ◽  
Matrix Composites ◽  
Casting Technique ◽  
High Fatigue

Composite materials like Aluminium metal matrix composite is playing a very important role in manufacturing industries e.g. automobile and aerospace industries, due to their superior properties such as light weight, low density, high specific modulus, high fatigue strength etc., In this study Aluminium(Al 6061) is reinforced with Silicon Carbide particles and fabricated by Stir Casting Technique (vortex method). The MMC rectangular bars (samples) are prepared with Al6061 and SiC (28 µ size) as the reinforced particles by weight fraction from 0%, 5%, 10%, and 15% of SiC. The microstructure analysis and Mechanical properties like Tensile Strength, Vickers Hardness and Charpy Impact Strength were investigated on prepared specimens. It is observed that the properties are increased with increasing of reinforced specimens by weight fraction.

Experimental Investigation on Mechanical and Wear Properties of Al7075-B4C-TiO2 Composite

2018 ◽  
Vol 23 ◽  
pp. 17-23
Author(s):  
M. Ganesh ◽  
D. Srinivasan ◽  
Naren Vivekanandan
Keyword(s):  
Metal Matrix ◽  
High Strength ◽  
Stir Casting ◽  
Pure Aluminium ◽  
Light Weight ◽  
Matrix Composites ◽  
Wear Properties ◽  
Casting Technique ◽  
Double Shear ◽  
Al Matrix

Hybrid metal matrix composites are being widely investigated for use in light weight, high strength applications. In the present study, Aluminium alloy Al7075 was reinforced with B4C and TiO2at 4% and 2% weight fractions respectively. The powders of the reinforcements were ball milled for uniform distribution in the Al matrix, and later fabricated by stir casting technique primarily due to simplicity and economy of the method. The specimen were prepared as per ASTM standards and later subjected to hardness, double shear, wear and impact tests and the results were compared with that of pure aluminium specimen fabricated by the same method. The hardness, shear strength, impact strength of the composite were found to be higher than pure aluminium by 4.97%, 32.28% ands 6.41% respectively.

Characterization and mechanical response of novel Al-(Mg–TiFe–SiC) metal matrix composites developed by stir casting technique

2019 ◽  
Vol 53 (28-30) ◽  
pp. 3929-3938 ◽  
Author(s):  
Samuel O Akinwamide ◽  
Serge M Lemika ◽  
Babatunde A Obadele ◽  
Ojo J Akinribide ◽  
Bolanle T Abe ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Silicon Carbide ◽  
Metal Matrix ◽  
Mechanical Response ◽  
Frictional Coefficient ◽  
Stir Casting ◽  
Matrix Composites ◽  
Tribological Behaviour ◽  
Casting Technique ◽  
Electron Microscopes

This study was conducted to investigate the synthesis, characterization and mechanical properties of aluminium reinforced with ferrotitanium and silicon carbide via stir casting technique. Microstructures of as-cast samples were analysed using optical and scanning electron microscopes equipped with energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy. The mechanical properties in terms of hardness, tensile, tribological behaviour and fracture were assessed. Results showed that the homogeneous dispersion of reinforcement was within the metal matrix composite. Tribological study revealed a decrease in frictional coefficient of the composites with lowest frictional coefficient observed in composite with addition of silicon carbide as reinforcement. Morphology of fractured surface displayed a reduction in the size of dimples formed in reinforced aluminium composites when compared with larger dimple sizes observed in as-cast aluminium alloy.

Effect of stir casting parameters and mono/hybrid reinforcements on aluminium metal matrix composite–A review

2021 ◽  
pp. 095440622110521
Author(s):  
Uday KN ◽  
Rajamurugan G
Keyword(s):  
Metal Matrix Composites ◽  
Metal Matrix ◽  
Aluminum Matrix ◽  
Processing Parameters ◽  
Stir Casting ◽  
Cylinder Block ◽  
Matrix Composites ◽  
Casting Technique ◽  
Piston Cylinder ◽  
Stirring Time

Aluminum metal matrix composites are a new class of materials that have gathered more attention from many materialists. Especially, the automotive components like a piston, cylinder block, brake drum, etc., fabricated by different reinforcement, which has exposed better performance over conventional engineering materials. Aluminum composites are generally fabricated by stir casting technique due to simplicity in operation and adaptive to mass or job order production. The paper provides a background for the readers interested in the production of metal matrix composites through stir casting. Based on the literature assessment, the special attentions taken by the researchers to enhance the uniform distribution of particle to avoid agglomeration are discussed. The composite performances mainly depend on the aluminum matrix, particle size, the quantity of reinforcement, preheating temperature of reinforcement, and processing parameters such as stirring speed, stirring time, and wetting agents. The selection of two reinforcements and their suitable parameters for wetting are attaining interest by many researchers and maybe opted as future scope.

Microstructure and mechanical testing of Al/graphite/Fly-ash metal matrix composite material

2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Rajat Yadav ◽  
Shashi Prakash Dwivedi ◽  
Vijay Kumar Dwivedi ◽  
Anas Islam
Keyword(s):  
Fly Ash ◽  
Metal Matrix Composite ◽  
Matrix Composite ◽  
Metal Matrix ◽  
Green Revolution ◽  
Base Material ◽  
Stir Casting ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Casting Technique ◽  
Metal Matrix Composite Material

Purpose This study aims to attempt to make an aluminum-based composite using reinforcement such as graphite and fly ash. Pollution is an enhanced serious issue of concern for global. Industries play a major role in disturbing the balance of the environment system. Composite is made by using the stir casting technique. The waste that is generated by the industries if left untreated or left to be rotten at some place may prove fatal to invite various types of diseases. Proper treatment of these wastes is the need of the hour, the best way to get rid of such kinds of hazardous wastes is to use them by recycling. Design/methodology/approach Stir casting technique was used to make a composite. Graphite and fly ash were mixed with equal amounts of 2.5% to 15% in aluminum. The microstructure of composite formed after composite was noticed. After seeing the microstructure it was understood that reinforcement particles are very well-mixed in aluminum. Findings When graphite was mixed with 3.75% and 3.75% fly ash in aluminum, the strength of the composite came to about 171.12 MPa. As a result, the strength of the composite increased by about 16.10% with respect to the base material. In the same way, when 3.75% graphite and 3.75% fly ash were added to aluminum, the hardness of the composite increased by about 26.60%. Originality/value In this work, graphite and fly ash have been used to develop green metal matrix composite to support the green revolution as promoted/suggested by United Nations, thus reducing the environmental pollution. The addition of graphite and fly ash to aluminum reduced toughness. The thermal expansion of the composite has also been observed to know whether the composite made is worth using in higher temperatures.

Analysis on sliding wear behavior of Al + B4C+ mica hybrid metal matrix composites

2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (7) ◽  
pp. 986-997
Author(s):  
K. Velavan ◽  
K. Palanikumar
Keyword(s):  
Boron Carbide ◽  
Metal Matrix Composites ◽  
Metal Matrix ◽  
Sliding Wear ◽  
Wear Behavior ◽  
Stir Casting ◽  
Dry Sliding Wear ◽  
Wear Loss ◽  
Matrix Composites ◽  
Casting Technique

In this investigation, wear behavior of hybrid aluminum metal matrix composites (HMMCs) fabricated by stir casting technique is carried out. Boron carbide and Mica particles are added. The Mica percentage varies from 3–5% in steps of 1% with a constant reinforcement quantity of 10% boron carbide. The dry sliding wear experiments are explored on a pin on disc tribometer. The process variables considered for the study are: Mica mass fraction, sliding speed, load and sliding time, and the response analyzed is wear loss. Box-Behnken design is used for conducting the experiments. The result shown proves that 3% of Mica particle inclusion reduces the wear due to the increase in density. Further increase of mica does not improve the wear resistance. ANOVA results indicate that load and % of Mica are the profoundly influencing parameters. The pin surface is analyzed by using a Scanning Electron Microscope.

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