Experimental investigations on mechanical properties of Al-B4C metal matrix composites. (2021)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Sathiyaraj, S.; Senthilkumar, A.; Muhammed Ameen, P.; Sundar, Rhitwik; Saseendran, Vishnu
• Is Part Of: Materials today. Volume 45:Part 7(2021)
• Page Start: 6372
• Page End: 6376
• Publication Date: 2021
• Subjects: Al-B4C MMC's -- Metal matrix composites -- Stir casting -- Hardness test -- Tensile test; Materials science -- Congresses -- Periodicals; 620.1
• DOI: 10.1016/j.matpr.2020.11.017
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2214-7853

Abstract

Abstract: The new aluminium boron carbide metal matrix composites are used in a wide range of fields including aerospace, aviation, marine, automobile, electronics, golf clubs, turbine blades, brake pads, etc. Many manufacturing techniques for aluminium carbide metal matrix composites (Al-B4C MMC's) are available. Stir casting route is simple, less costly, and used in mass production among the different methods. This paper analysed a 3.5%, 7.0%, and 10.5% reinforced mechanical properties of boron carbide aluminium. The composite Al-B4C Metal Matrix is made using stir casting technique. Fabricated composites were distinguished by their mechanical properties such as hardness, tensile strength and yield strength.