Synthesis and Characterization of Al6061-Fly Ashp-SiCp Composites by Stir Casting and Compocasting Methods
By J. D. R. Selvam, D. S. Robinson Smart, I. Dinaharan. 2013
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Abstract Stir casting is one of the simplest ways of producing aluminum matrix composites (AMCs). This work focuses on the fabrication of AMCs reinforced with various weight percentages of SiC particulates and a constant weight percentage of Fly Ash by modified stir casting route. The wettability of SiC and Fly ash particles in the matrix was improved by adding magnesium into the melt. The microstructure and mechanical properties of the fabricated AMCs were analyzed. The optical and scanning electron micrographs revealed a homogeneous dispersion of both SiC and Fly ash particles in the aluminum matrix. The SEM micrographs revealed that the addition of Fly Ash helped to prevent SiCp dissolution and the formation of Al4C3. The mechanical properties like hardness and tensile strength were improved with the increase in weight percentage of SiC particulates with constant weight percentage of Fly Ash in the aluminum matrix.
Subfields: Ceramics and Composites, Mechanical Engineering
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- Aluminium matrix hybrid composites: a review of reinforcement philosophies; mechanical, corrosion and tribological characteristics (2015, methodology): “[47] synthesized and characterized aluminium hybrid composites reinforced with SiC and FA via stir casting technique.”