Evaluation of Mechanical Properties of Aluminium Metal Matrix Reinforced with Silicon

International Journal of Mechanical Engineering

© 2018 by SSRG - IJME Journal

Volume 5 Issue 1

Year of Publication : 2018

Authors : V.Naga Malleswari, Padmini. R

10.14445/23488360/IJME-V5I1P103

How to Cite?

V.Naga Malleswari, Padmini. R, "Evaluation of Mechanical Properties of Aluminium Metal Matrix Reinforced with Silicon," SSRG International Journal of Mechanical Engineering, vol. 5,  no. 1, pp. 14-18, 2018. Crossref, https://doi.org/10.14445/23488360/IJME-V5I1P103

Abstract:

The present work focuses on silicon embedment on the mechanical properties of Aluminium 356-grade matrix composite. The composite is formulated by embedding 3%, 6%, and 9% of Silicon on a weight percentage basis in the Al matrix. Borax is used as an additive, and the composite is prepared by using the stir casting technique. The aluminum matrix composite with Silicon is prepared using the stir casting technique, and borax is used as an additive.After preparing the composites, their mechanical properties are tested. Tensile strength, impact energy, microstructure, and hardness are assessed and evaluated. During the testing and evaluation of mechanical properties, tensile strength, and hardness increased withSilicon. It is observed that impact energy at first decreased marginally and increased later with an increase in % of Si. The samples' microstructures revealed that the reinforcing particles (Si 5% and Si 10%) are visible and fairly well distributed in the Aluminum metal matrix.

Keywords:

Stir casting, Metal matrix composite, Mechanical properties.

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