Mechanical and Wear Properties of SiC/Graphite Reinforced Al359 Alloy-based Metal Matrix Composite

Authors

  • Shubhranshu Bansal Mechanical Engineering Department, Thapar University, Patiala
  • J. S. Saini Mechanical Engineering Department, Thapar University, Patiala

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.14429/dsj.65.8676

Keywords:

Metal matrix composite, wear, hardness, tensile strength, scanning electron microscopy

Abstract

Al359 alloy was reinforced with Silicon Carbide and Silicon Carbide/Graphite particles using stir casting process. Thereafter their mechanical and wear properties were investigated. It was found that the hardness of the Al359-Silicon Carbide composite is better than Al359-Silicon Carbide-Graphite composite. The Silicon Carbide/Graphite reinforced composite exhibits a superior ultimate tensile strength against Silicon Carbide reinforced composite. The wear test was conducted at different loading, sliding velocities and sliding distances conditions. Results showed that the wear resistance of Al359 alloy increased with the reinforcement of Silicon Carbide/Graphite material for higher loading, sliding velocities and sliding distance conditions. SEM images of the worn surface of the pin were examined to study their wear mechanism.

Defence Science Journal, Vol. 65, No. 4, July 2015, pp. 330-338, DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.14429/dsj.65.8676

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Published

2015-07-20

How to Cite

Bansal, S., & Saini, J. S. (2015). Mechanical and Wear Properties of SiC/Graphite Reinforced Al359 Alloy-based Metal Matrix Composite. Defence Science Journal, 65(4), 330–338. https://doi.org/10.14429/dsj.65.8676

Issue

Vol. 65 No. 4

Section

Materials Science & Metallurgy

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