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Liu, He Ping, Feng Er Sun, Shao Lei Cheng, Lang Lang Liu, and Yi Bo Gao. "Microstructure Analysis and Preparation of Graphene Reinforced Aluminum Matrix Composites." Key Engineering Materials 814 (July 2019): 102–6. http://dx.doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/kem.814.102.
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Although many problems in aluminium matrix composites have been solved, there are still many difficulties and challenges that need to be solved. In this work, graphene reinforced aluminum matrix composites are prepared by hot isostatic pressing and vacuum sintering. The microstructures of composite powders and composites were studied by means of scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and transmission electron microscopy (TEM). The effects of different ball milling parameters on the microstructures of composite powders were analyzed. The particle size of graphene coated aluminium composite powder increases with the increase of ball-to-material ratio. With the increase of milling time, graphene was gradually dispersed and coated on the aluminium powder particles, and the aluminium powder particles could be completely coated. with the increase of the speed, the large particles are extruded, sheared and the particles become smaller. The internal micro-deformation characteristics of graphene reinforced aluminium matrix composites were analyzed in detail.
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Epaarachchi, Jayantha Ananda, and Matthew T. Reushle. "Performance of Aluminium / Vinylester Particulate Composite." Materials Science Forum 654-656 (June 2010): 2656–59. http://dx.doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/msf.654-656.2656.
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The performances of aluminum /vinylester particulate-composites were studied in detail in order to investigate its suitability for engineering applications. This study examined the suitability of atomised aluminum particles for particulate reinforcement of a vinyl ester resin. Mechanical properties were obtained for the composite by testing various percentages of aluminium powder (75-150 m) and vinylester resin. It has been found that the inclusion of Al powder has not significantly changed the properties of vinylester resin, however an improvement in the ductility of the composite has been recorded. The optimal performances of the composite were exhibited by 15% Al composition. The properties of the particulate composites were modeled using numerous empirical models. Unfortunately a significant difference was found between some of the experimental and predicted properties of the Al/vinylester particulate composite. This paper intends to detail the variation of mechanical properties with the change of Al volume fraction in the composite and the performances of empirical models in prediction of the properties of particulate composites.
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Dawood, Nawal Mohammed. "Erosion-Corrosion Behavior of Al-20%Ni-Al2O3 Metal Matrix Composites by Stir Casting." Materials Science Forum 1002 (July 2020): 161–74. http://dx.doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/msf.1002.161.
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Aluminium as matrix in particulars have been vastlys investigateds, this is becauses of the diverses applicationss of aluminium dues to its exceptional propertiess. Material scientistss alwayss face a challenges when it comess to the tribologicals and mechanicals propertiess of aluminium, as it exudess rather poors behaviours in these aspectss. Hences this works aims to improves the mechanicals and corrosives resistances of Aluminiums by reinforcings with aluminum oxides and Nickel throughs stir casting usings vortex techniques. Al-Ni-Al2O3 composites with percentages of Ni fixed at 20 % and Al2O3 differed through 4-8% in incrementss of 2 wt. % . Composites material was prepareds by stir castings using vortex techniques. The hardness value of the aluminiums matrix composites improved with increaseds percentages of Al2O3, maximums increase was obtaineds for 8% Al2O3 composite, viewing an increases of about 55%. A generals corrosions and erosion-corrosions for the Al-20%Ni bases alloys and the prepareds composites were carrieds out in 3.5wt% NaCl solutions as corrosives mediums for general corrosions while in erosion-corrosions with impacts angles 90° in slurry solutions ( 1wt%SiO2 sand in 3.5wt% NaCl solution as the erodent). It was founds that the general corrosions rates for composite specimens is lower than thats of the bases alloy (Al-20%Ni). In case of erosion-corrosion resultss, it was founds that the erosion corrosions resistances property of the prepareds composites improveds significantlys with the increaseds percentages of Al2O3. There wass a noticeable improvements in the corrosion resistances of the aluminiums composites compareds to its purest forms, owing to the presences of nickel. Howevers, the increases in Al2O3 percentages decrease the corrosions rates. The extreme decreases was obtaineds for 8% Al2O3 composites, with a decreases of 26% corrosion rates in (mpy) unit for composites material is lowers than that of the bases alloys.
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Muthu Kamatchi, R., R. Muraliraja, J. Vijay, C. Sabari Bharathi, M. Kiruthick Eswar, and S. Padmanabhan. "Synthesis of Newly Formulated Aluminium Composite through Powder Metallurgy using Waste Bone Material." E3S Web of Conferences 399 (2023): 03016. http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/e3sconf/202339903016.
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The increasing concern for sustainable materials and waste management has led to innovative approaches in material science. This study explores the potential benefit of aggregate waste in the production of aluminum composites practicing powder metallurgy techniques. The aim is to investigate the feasibility of incorporating bone material into aluminium matrices to enhance the composite’s mechanical properties. The research involves several key steps. Firstly, waste bone material is collected and processed to obtain a fine powder suitable for powder metallurgy. Various techniques such as grinding, milling, or pulverization are employed to achieve the desired particle size distribution. Next, the bone powder is mixed with aluminium powder in predetermined ratios to create composite blends. The composite blends are then subjected to compaction using powder metallurgy techniques, including cold pressing and sintering. The compaction process aims to consolidate the powders and facilitate the formation of a solid composite structure. The aluminum composites mechanical characteristics are then assessed. The effects of incorporating bone material are assessed using tests on tensile strength, ductility, hardness, and other relevant mechanical properties. Comparative analysis is performed between the composites with bone material and traditional aluminium composites to assess any improvements or changes in performance.
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Pruncu, Catalin Iulian, Alina Vladescu, N. Rajesh Jesudoss Hynes, and Ramakrishnan Sankaranarayanan. "Surface Investigation of Physella Acuta Snail Shell Particle Reinforced Aluminium Matrix Composites." Coatings 12, no. 6 (June 8, 2022): 794. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/coatings12060794.
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Aluminium-matrix composite is one of the most preferred engineering materials and is known for its potential benefits, such as lightweight nature, high specific stiffness, superior strength, machinability, etc. The metal–matrix composites are very attractive for critical applications: Aerospace field, defense deployments, automotive sector, marine industry. In the present work, novel Physella Acuta Snail Shell particle reinforced aluminium metal–matrix composites are developed to facilitate cost-effective and sustainable manufacturing. These green composites are developed by stir-casting with LM0 as matrix material and snail shell as reinforcement with a distinct percentage (by weight) of inclusion. The influence of snail shells is analyzed through tribological, morphological, and corrosion studies. Aluminium–matrix composite Al98SNS2 with 98% (by weight) aluminium matrix and 2% (by weight) snail shell reinforcement exhibits superior performance in all investigations. Al98SNS2 composite exhibits the least wear rate in the atmosphere of deionized water and 3.5% NaCl. Corrosion deteriorates the surface roughness irrespective of the percentage of incorporation of snail shell reinforcement. However, the deterioration is minimal in Al98SNS2. The current research findings indicate that the incorporation of snail shell in aluminum metal–matrix composites promotes cost-effective, sustainable, and eco-friendly manufacturing.
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Bhamare, Nikita Suryakant. "Design Analysis and Weight Optimization of LMV Drive Shaft by Using AL + GF Material." International Journal for Research in Applied Science and Engineering Technology 10, no. 7 (July 31, 2022): 1887–94. http://dx.doi.org/10.22214/ijraset.2022.45609.
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Abstract: Aluminium is mainly used due to their lower weight and high strength among the Metal Composites. Fabrication of composite is done by the winding of composite glass fibre over the aluminium shaft method. Each shaft fabrication content of Eglass fibre and Aluminium with different ratios depends on ANSYS results. The present article attempts to evaluate the mechanical results for Aluminium and Glass fibre composite shaft for torsion test. The results are analyzed for different combination of Aluminium and glass fibre layer. The mechanical properties of composites have improved with the increase in the weight percentage of Aluminium in composite.
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Hamritha, S., M. Shilpa, M. R. Shivakumar, G. Madhoo, Y. P. Harshini, and Harshith. "Study of Mechanical and Tribological Behavior of Aluminium Metal Matrix Composite Reinforced with Alumina." Materials Science Forum 1019 (January 2021): 44–50. http://dx.doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/msf.1019.44.
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Aluminium alloy has gained importance in the automotive and aerospace industry as it is easily available and easy in manufacturing. In the recent years, materials science has gained huge importance in the field of composites. In the field of composites metal matrix composite is playing a lead role in industrial applications. The unique combinations of properties provided by aluminum and its alloys make aluminum one of the most versatile, economical and attractive metallic materials. To enhance the properties of aluminum, it has been reinforced with alumina, silicon carbide, graphene and others. In this study, A357 aluminum has been strengthened by using different weight percent of alumina as reinforcement. Percentage of alumina used are 4%, 8% and 12% to enhance the mechanical and tribological property of A357.The fabricated samples were studied to understand the performance of the composite for mechanical and tribological characters. It was observed that the composites showed superior properties compared to the base material. Statistical analysis i.e. regression analysis has been carried out for hardness and tensile strength of alumina reinforced aluminum composite.
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Emi Nor Ain Mohammad, Nurul, Aidah Jumahat, and Mohamad Fashan Ghazali. "Impact Properties of Aluminum Foam – Nanosilica Filled Basalt Fiber Reinforced Polymer Sandwich Composites." International Journal of Engineering & Technology 7, no. 3.11 (July 21, 2018): 77. http://dx.doi.org/10.14419/ijet.v7i3.11.15934.
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This paper investigates the effect of nanosilica on impact and energy absorption properties of sandwich foam-fibre composites. The materials used in this study are closed-cell aluminum (Al) foam (as the core material) that is sandwiched in between nanomodified basalt fiber reinforced polymer (as the face-sheets). The face sheets were made of Basalt Fibre, nanosilica and epoxy polymer matrix. The sandwich composite structures are known to have the capability of resisting impact loads and good in absorbing energy. The objective of this paper is to determine the influence of closed-cell aluminum foam core and nanosilica filler on impact properties and fracture behavior of basalt fibre reinforced polymer (BFRP) sandwich composites when compared to the conventional glass fibre reinforced polymer (GFRP) sandwich composites. The drop impact tests were carried out to determine the energy absorbed, peak load and the force-deflection behaviour of the sandwich composite structure material. The results showed that the nanomodified BFRP-Al foam core sandwich panel exhibited promising energy absorption properties, corresponding to the highest specific energy absorption value observed. Also, the result indicates that the Aluminium Foam BFRP sandwich composite exhibited higher energy absorption when compared to the Aluminium foam GFRP sandwich composite.
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Seikh, Ziyauddin, Mukandar Sekh, Sandip Kunar, Golam Kibria, Rafiqul Haque, and Shamim Haidar. "Rice Husk Ash Reinforced Aluminium Metal Matrix Composites: A Review." Materials Science Forum 1070 (October 13, 2022): 55–70. http://dx.doi.org/10.4028/p-u8s016.
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Metal matrix composite materials are a novel material generation capable of handling the implementation of advanced technology's growing needs. Aluminium-based metal matrix composites are widely used in automobiles and aerospace, as well as other industries, including defence and marine systems, due to their relatively low processing costs as compared to other matrices such as magnesium, copper, titanium, and zinc. Ceramic particles were shown to improve mechanical properties like hardness and tensile strength. The product's compactness and price, however, were both boosted. Agricultural waste materials are widely available today in significant amounts, and researchers have focused on using wastes as reinforcing fillers in composites to counteract pollution. Rice husk ash added to an aluminium alloy matrix increases the composite's mechanical properties while also increasing its wear resistance. According to scanning electron micrographs of the composite, the ash from rice husks is evenly distributed all over the aluminium matrix. Wear can vary from micro-cutting to oxidation at high temperatures in an aluminium alloy. Strain fields are produced and composite material wear resistance is improved due to the difference in coefficients of thermal expansion between the matrix and reinforcing materials. This study focuses on the production process, properties, and performance of an aluminium alloy composite incorporating rice husk ash, which has high hardness as well as wear resistance.
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Velavan, K., and K. Palanikumar. "Effect of Silicon Carbide (SiC) on Stir Cast Aluminium Metal Matrix Hybrid Composites – A Review." Applied Mechanics and Materials 766-767 (June 2015): 293–300. http://dx.doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/amm.766-767.293.
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Nowadays, the usage of metal matrix composites is increased in aero space, automotive, marine, electronic and manufacturing industries. Aluminum metal matrix composites have attained significant attention due to their good mechanical properties like strength, stiffness, abrasion and impact resistant, corrosion resistance. When compared to the conventional materials Aluminum Silicon Carbide (AlSiC) hybrid materials available in minimum cost. In the present study, based on the literature review, the individual Silicon Carbide with aluminum and combined influence of Silicon Carbide with graphite reinforcements Aluminium Metal Matrix Composites and Silicon Carbide with mica reinforcement Aluminum is studied. The monolithic composite materials are combined in different compositions by stir casting fabrication techniques, to produce composite materials. The literature review framework in this paper provides a clear overview of the usage of Graphite and Mica as a reinforcing agent in different composition matrices along with its distinctive performances.
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Mallik, B., K. Sikdar, and D. Roy. "Synthesis and Characterization of Aluminium Base in situ Metal Matrix Composites by Spark Plasma Sintering." Journal of Materials Science Research 7, no. 1 (December 29, 2017): 14. http://dx.doi.org/10.5539/jmsr.v7n1p14.
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Fe-aluminide and alumina reinforced in-situ aluminium based metal matrix composite was prepared by spark plasma sintering (SPS) of aluminium and nanosized Fe2O3 powder mixture. In-situ reinforcements were formed during SPS by exothermal reaction between aluminium and nano-size Fe2O3 particle. The thermal characteristics of the in-situ reaction were studied by differential scanning calorimetry (DSC). Field Emission Scanning Electron Microscopy (FESEM) along with the Energy Dispersive Spectroscopy (EDS) and X-ray diffraction (XRD) techniques were used to study the microstructural architecture of the composites as a function of SPS temperature and the volume fraction of reinforcement. Microhardness measurement of the composite shows significant increase in hardness with increase in SPS temperature and volume fraction of secondary phase.
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Nirmala Shivram, Padmavat. "Assessment of Ranking of Aluminum-Coconut Shell Ash Composites Using EDAS Method." Journal on Materials and its Characterization 2, no. 1 (March 1, 2023): 48–54. http://dx.doi.org/10.46632/jmc/2/1/6.
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To overcome the difficulty in manufacturing through tools and materials, the present situation calls for the creation of engineering materials to address numerous specific difficulties. Due to attainable qualities that are notable for the components involved, "Metal Matrix Composites (MMCs)" are profitable. Research significance: AMCs are used because of their low density in comparison to aluminium alloys and their interfacial behavior. Due to their outstanding castability and significant erosion protection, AMCs have been effectively repressed in modern automotive production for the “fabrication of various segments, including cylinders, motor lids, connecting shafts, and independent casts”. Research method: The complexity in the evaluation of material assemblage is well-suited to the "multi-criteria decision-making (MCDM)" methodologies. This study ranks "aluminium-coconut shell ash (CSA) composites" using the "EDAS technique", a comparatively fresh and mathematically sophisticated "MCDM (Multi-Criteria Decision Making)" tool. Result: The result obtained by using the EDAS method shows that the rank for 1100 aluminium alloy is fifth, aluminium composite with 5% is fourth, aluminium composite with 10% is second, aluminium composite with 15% is first and aluminium composite with 20% is third.Conclusion: The article's findings indicate that among all materials taken in this research, "aluminium composite with 15% CSA" emerged as the best, followed by "aluminium composite with 10% CSA", whilst the base matrix was discovered to be the material that worked the worst in this investigation.
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Nallusamy, S., and J. Logeshwaran. "Effect on Aluminium Metal Matrix Composite Reinforced with Nano Sized Silica Particles." Journal of Metastable and Nanocrystalline Materials 29 (August 2017): 25–34. http://dx.doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/jmnm.29.25.
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In recent times, it could be observed that metal matrix composites receive considerable importance on account of improved properties compared to unreinforced alloys which includes high specific strength, specific modulus, damping capacity and good wear resistance. Interest in composites containing low density and low cost reinforcements has been since growing. Among various discontinuous particulate, silica is one of the most inexpensive and low density reinforcement available in large quantities. Hence, composites with aluminium oxide as reinforcement after the in-situ reaction of aluminium and silica are likely to overcome the cost barrier for wide spread applications in automotive and small engine applications. It is therefore expected that the incorporation of aluminium oxide particles in aluminium alloy will improve the mechanical properties of base material that will see increased usage in aircraft application due to reduced weight. In this research an effect on aluminum matrix composite reinforced with nano sized silica particles with different weight percentage was carried out. From the results it was found that the composites with 4 to 6wt% particle volume fraction to be the best with good tensile strength, yield stress and percentage elongation.
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Thirupathaiah, C., and Sanjeev Reddy K. Hudgikar. "Effect of Silicon Carbide Boron Carbide and Fly-Ash Particles on Aluminium Metal Matrix Composite." Advances in Science and Technology 106 (May 2021): 26–30. http://dx.doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/ast.106.26.
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The current paper deals about the fabrication of composite material is to combine the desirable attributes of metals and ceramics. Aluminium 6063 used as a base material in combination with the Silicon carbide ,Boron carbide and fly-ash were used as reinforcement material. Our intention is to increased or enhanced properties of pure Aluminium 6063 by addition of Silicon Carbide ,Boron Carbide and fly-ash. The process of fabrication composite material is prepared by using stir casting method. In this paper, addition of Silicon Carbide 1% , Boron Carbide 1% and fly-ash1% with aluminium increasing percentage ratio the mechanical properties of composite material is enhanced, so it is clear that the effect of Silicon Carbide , Boron Carbide and fly-ash were helpful to increasing properties of pure Aluminium by addition. The influence of reinforced ratio of silicon carbide, Boron carbide and fly-ash particles on mechanical behavior was examined. The effect of different weight percentage of silicon carbide, Boron carbide and fly-ash in composite on tensile strength, hardness, microstructure was studied. It was observed that the hardness & tensile strength of the composites increased with increasing reinforcement elements addition in it. The distribution of silicon carbide, Boron carbide and fly-ash particles was uniform in aluminum.
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Baghel, Anuj Singh, Ankur Tiwari, R. S. Rana, and Vilas Warudkar. "A Short Review on Effect of Heat Treatment on Microstructure and Mechanical Properties of ADC12/SiC Metal Matrix Composite." Applied Mechanics and Materials 813-814 (November 2015): 3–8. http://dx.doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/amm.813-814.3.
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Aluminium, being the second most abundant metal in earth’s crust, has emerged as an important metal in human civilization’s development. It has served as an excellent substitute for many conventional materials like wood, copper, iron and steel. Now a days, more Aluminium is consumed (on a volumetric basis) than all other non-ferrous metals/alloys including copper.Aluminium and aluminium alloy are gaining huge industrial significance because of their good combination of mechanical, physical properties over the base alloy. In some few recent years the use of metal matrix composite material increases very rapidly due to their high weight to strength ratio, low density, low thermal expansion coefficient, low maintenance and high temperature resistance. Metal matrix composites are widely used in aerospace and automotive engine components. The aluminum alloys are reinforced with Al2O3, B4C and TiC and fabricated by stir casting, centrifugal casting, and powder metallurgy process. In the fabricated metal matrix composites some different tests were conducted to show mechanical properties, micro-structural characterizations of materials were also done. When composite subjected to heat treatments then it significantly affects the micro-structural developments of composite causing to relieving of stress.
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Singh, Lokesh, Shankar Sehgal, and K. Saxena Kuldeep. "Behaviour of Al2O3 in aluminium matrix composites: An overview." E3S Web of Conferences 309 (2021): 01028. http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/e3sconf/202130901028.
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In this paper, behaviour of Al2O3 in aluminium matrix composites is reviewed for its properties and applications. In addition, many metal matrix composite fabrication processes are also elaborated. In the present days the aluminium metal matrix composite is in high demand because of its superior properties. Its demand is still on rise because of its widespread use in automotive industries, aerospace industries and marine industries. The method of the fabrication of aluminium matrix-based composite is also a deciding factor for its resultant properties. Desired composite-properties are achievable by proper selection of reinforcing materials as well as the physical conditions. Various sections of current information compile the details about the behaviour of alumina particles in aluminium-based matrix for formation of metal matrix composites.
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Muribwathoho, Oritonda, Velaphi Msomi, and Sipokazi Mabuwa. "Metal Matrix Composite Fabricated with 5000 Series Marine Grades of Aluminium Using FSP Technique: State of the Art Review." Applied Sciences 12, no. 24 (December 14, 2022): 12832. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/app122412832.
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Aluminium metal matrix composites have been shown to make significant contributions to the area of new materials and have become widely accepted in high-tech structural and functional applications such as those in the aircraft, automobile, marine, mineral, defence, transportation, thermal management, automotive, and sports and recreation fields. Metal matrix composites are manufactured using a variety of manufacturing processes. Stirring casting, powder metallurgy, squeezing casting, in situ processes, deposition techniques, and electroplating are part of the manufacturing process used in the manufacture of aluminium-metal matrix composites. Metal matrix composites that use friction stir processing have a distinct advantage over metal matrix composites that use other manufacturing techniques. FSP’s benefits include a finer grain, processing zone homogeneity, densification, and the homogenization of aluminium alloy and composite precipitates. Most metal matrix composite investigations achieve aluminium-metal matrix composite precipitate grain refinement, treated zone homogeneity, densification, and homogenization. This part of the work examines the impact of reinforcing particles, process parameters, multiple passes, and active cooling on mechanical properties during the fabrication of 5000-series aluminium-metal matrix composites using friction stir processing. This paper reports on the available literature on aluminium metal matrix composites fabricated with 5xxx series marine grade aluminium alloy using FSP.
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Nassef, Belal G., Mohamed A. Daha, and Mohamed G. Nassef. "Hybrid Reinforced Aluminium Composites Using Reduced Graphene Oxide Fabricated via Powder Metallurgy Technique." Materials Science Forum 1059 (April 25, 2022): 97–101. http://dx.doi.org/10.4028/p-ydo661.
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Recently, carbonaceous materials, such as graphene, have proven to be promising additives that show considerable improvements in mechanical and tribological properties of aluminium-based composites. In this present investigation, novel aluminium based hybrid composite specimens of various RGO and Al2O3 contents are prepared using powder metallurgy technique. The composite specimens have been tested in wear and microhardness. The results show that the hybrid composite containing 0.3 wt.% RGO-5 wt.% Al2O3 experiences the highest wear resistance with a hardness of about 76 HV among the tested composite specimens. The improvement in properties in the optimized hybrid composite was found to be much higher when compared to hybrid Aluminium Composites in literature fabricated using other techniques.
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Arulra, M., P. K. Palani, and L. Venkatesh. "Optimization of Process Parameters in Stir Casting of Hybrid Metal Matrix (LM25/SiC/B4C) Composite Using Taguchi Method." JOURNAL OF ADVANCES IN CHEMISTRY 13, no. 11 (March 29, 2017): 6038–42. http://dx.doi.org/10.24297/jac.v13i11.5774.
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Aluminium based composites exhibit many attractive material properties such as increased stiffness, wear resistance, specific strength and vibration damping and decreased co-efficient of thermal expansion compared with the conventional aluminium alloys. Aluminium Matrix Composites consist of non-metallic reinforcement which offers advantageous properties over base material. Reinforcements like SiC, B4C and Al2O3 are normally preferred to improve the mechanical properties. Here Aluminum LM25 is selected as matrix material while Silicon carbide and Boron carbide are selected as reinforcement material. The fabrication of aluminium matrix was done by stir casting method. In the present study an attempt has been made to investigate the effect of three major stir casting parameters (stir speed, stir duration and preheated temperature of reinforcement material) on stir casting of Aluminium LM25 - SiC - B4C composite. Experiments were conducted based on Taguchi methodology. Taguchi quality design concepts of L9 orthogonal array has been used to determine S/N ratio and through S/N ratio a set of optimum stir casting parameters were obtained. The experimental results confirmed the validity of Taguchi method for enhancing tensile strength of castings.
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Arulraj, M., P. K. Palani, and L. Venkatesh. "Optimization of Process Parameters in Stir Casting of Hybrid Metal Matrix (LM25/SiC/B4C) Composite Using Taguchi Method." JOURNAL OF ADVANCES IN CHEMISTRY 13, no. 9 (February 22, 2017): 6475–79. http://dx.doi.org/10.24297/jac.v13i9.5777.
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Aluminium based composites exhibit many attractive material properties such as increased stiffness, wear resistance, specific strength and vibration damping and decreased co-efficient of thermal expansion compared with the conventional aluminium alloys. Aluminium Matrix Composites consist of non-metallic reinforcement which offers advantageous properties over base material. Reinforcements like SiC, B4C and Al2O3 are normally preferred to improve the mechanical properties. Here Aluminum LM25 is selected as matrix material while Silicon carbide and Boron carbide are selected as reinforcement material. The fabrication of aluminium matrix was done by stir casting method. In the present study an attempt has been made to investigate the effect of three major stir casting parameters (stir speed, stir duration and preheated temperature of reinforcement material) on stir casting of Aluminium LM25 - SiC - B4C composite. Experiments were conducted based on Taguchi methodology. Taguchi quality design concepts of L9 orthogonal array has been used to determine S/N ratio and through S/N ratio a set of optimum stir casting parameters were obtained. The experimental results confirmed the validity of Taguchi method for enhancing tensile strength of castings.
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Singh, Mandeep, Harish Kumar Garg, Sthitapragyan Maharana, Appusamy Muniappan, M. K. Loganathan, Tien V. T. Nguyen, and V. Vijayan. "Design and Analysis of an Automobile Disc Brake Rotor by Using Hybrid Aluminium Metal Matrix Composite for High Reliability." Journal of Composites Science 7, no. 6 (June 12, 2023): 244. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/jcs7060244.
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Due to their superior capabilities for manufacturing lightweight automotive components, aluminium metal matrix composites have gained a lot of attention in the last few years. Aluminium metal matrix composites are an exceptional class of metal matrix composites that can solve all the major problems related to the automobile industry. Aluminium matrix composites in the disc braking system have already been employed and studied by many scientists. However, the developed materials are not yet always sufficiently accurate and reliable. In this article, a new enhanced metal matrix composite material is used and studied to improve the efficiency of an ordinary car’s braking system. To improve the accuracy of the designated braking system, an innovative hybrid aluminium matrix composite (Al6061/SiC/Gr)-based brake rotor has been developed, and its effectiveness has been determined by finite element analysis. From the simulation, the product performance confirmed that the hybrid aluminium matrix composite (Al6061/SiC/Gr)-based brake rotor has the potential to replace the standard cast iron brake disc. The new enhanced hybrid composite material used in this study can be used for the efficient design of various braking parts.
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Joseph, Olufunmilayo Oluwabukola, and Micheal Olalekan Aluko. "Effect of Synthetic Materials in Reinforcement of Aluminium Matrix Composites." Materials Science Forum 1076 (December 8, 2022): 3–11. http://dx.doi.org/10.4028/p-o2816k.
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Aluminium matrix composite is a type of innovative technical material that have applications in aerospace, automotive, biotechnology, electronics, and a lot more. Non-metallic reinforcements can be injected into an aluminium alloy to provide advantages over base metal (Al) alloys. Better mechanical properties, improved microstructure, and corrosion resistance are the benefits that have been noticed upon reinforcements. The proportion of reinforcement, kind, size, and forms of aluminium matrix are all important factors in improving mechanical and tribological properties. Investigation in the creation of highly advanced tailored materials using liquid and solid-state processes and the impact it has on the properties and application are the subject of this work. The current research summarizes recent breakthroughs in aluminium-based composites and other particle reinforcement effects. The experiment findings revealed that strengthening the aluminum matrix with reinforcements increased mechanical properties and improves the microstructure. Also, stir casting was seen to be the most popular liquid metal approach because of its cost effectiveness and processing parameters which could easily be adjusted and monitored. It is concluded that aluminum matrix composites have greater mechanical characteristics, microstructure, and corrosion resistance than unreinforced aluminum alloys.
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Karcagi, Rita, and János Lukács. "Fatigue Crack Growth Tests on Carbon Fibre Reinforced Aluminium Matrix Composites." Materials Science Forum 473-474 (January 2005): 111–16. http://dx.doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/msf.473-474.111.
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Composite materials combine the advantages of their components. Carbon fibre reinforced composites are used in construction where reduced weight is critical. To produce carbon fibre reinforced composites, aluminium alloys can be the matrix. Advantageous properties of aluminium matrix composites – good toughness, low weight – are applied in aerospace and automotive industry. Because aluminium alloys are not reactive to carbon, therefore the coating of the fibres can solve the problem. Nickel coated and chemically treated carbon fibres were used to producing of aluminium matrix composites. The investigated composite materials were prepared by pressure infiltration. The influence of treating of carbon fibres was examined on the fracture mechanical properties of aluminium matrix composites. Three types of matrix materials, three types of carbon fibres and four types of surface treatment were studied. Fatigue crack growth tests were performed under mode I loading condition and the failure mechanisms of the composite materials were investigated. Test results belonging to different coated fibres were compared, and our results were compared with the results from the literature, too.
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Mir, Fayaz Ahmad, Noor Zaman Khan, Arshad Noor Siddiquee, and Saad Parvez. "Joining of aluminium matrix composites using friction stir welding: A review." Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part L: Journal of Materials: Design and Applications 236, no. 5 (January 19, 2022): 917–32. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/14644207211069616.
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Aluminium matrix composites are one of the most important classes of materials and have become a major focus of attention in aerospace, aeronautical, defense, and automotive industries. Aluminium matrix composites when compared to conventional alloys offer various promising properties like excellent strength-to-weight ratio, higher stiffness, lower coefficient of thermal expansion, better dimensional stability, and tribological behavior. The properties of aluminium matrix composites are highly influenced by the appropriate selection of metal matrix, processing routes, and reinforcement. Various ceramic particles (oxides, carbides, nitrides, borides, etc.) are used as reinforcements for aluminium matrix composites. Significantly different properties may be obtained using various reinforced particles and matrix material, which makes it difficult for the traditional fusion welding techniques to meet the joining requirements of these composites and is restricted to certain grades of materials. Solid-state welding process offers greater advantages over the conventional fusion welding. As a solid-state joining process, friction stir welding has proven to be a better and promising technique for joining aluminium matrix composites. However, it is still subjected to various challenges to join aluminium matrix composites even with considerable progress has been made in recent years. The current review provides an overview of state-of-the-art of friction stir welding of aluminium matrix composite materials. Specific attention and critical assessment have been given to weldability, the macrostructure and microstructure of aluminium matrix composite joints, mechanical properties of joints, fractography, and the wear of friction stir welding tool during welding of aluminium matrix composite. Furthermore, the various existing challenges of friction stir welding of aluminium matrix composites are summarized and the recommendations for future research are proposed.
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Maganti, Naga Venkata Ramesh, and Ravikanth Raju Potturi. "Investigation on Mechanical and Machinability Properties of Aluminium Metal Matrix Composite Reinforced with Titanium Oxide (TiO2) and Graphite (Gr) Particles." Trends in Sciences 20, no. 11 (August 25, 2023): 5682. http://dx.doi.org/10.48048/tis.2023.5682.
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This research paper deals with the preparation process and testing of metal matrix composites comprising Aluminium alloy (Al 6061) as the base metal and Titanium oxide (TiO2) and Graphite (Gr) as reinforcements. Due to their high specific strength, superior malleability, lightweight, stiffness and excellent resistance to corrosion, oxidation and wear, the aluminium metal matrix composites are preferred in the automobile and industrial sectors for component manufacturing. No work reported on machinability properties of Titanium oxide (TiO2) and Graphite (Gr) reinforced aluminium composites so far. This study prepared and studied samples composed of variable proportions of titanium oxide and graphite. The samples were prepared using the stir casting method. While stirring, the required additives were added to the molten aluminium mixture. To perform the tests, the samples were prepared according to standard dimensions after solidification. The mechanical properties of the prepared composite were examined using various test procedures, such as strength and hardness. Scanning electron microscopy was used to examine the microstructure of the test composite samples. The EDAX test confirmed the presence of graphite and Titanium oxide in the aluminium based composite specimens. Furthermore, machining was done to study the cutting forces on the tool. The test results showed a significant impact of the reinforced materials on the mechanical and machinability properties of aluminium metal matrix composites. Gr decreases hardness, while TiO2 increases it. TiO2 and Gr reinforcements increase the tensile strength of Al 6061 composites. The addition of TiO2 decreased the composite's elongation. The proof strength of 2 % Al6061 was high, however it decreased with 3 % Gr and increased with TiO2 reinforcement. Reinforcements increase cutting forces during machining; when comparing the machining of Al 6061 to that of 3 % Gr and 5 % TiO2, a 50 % increase in cutting forces is noticed. However, excessive reinforcements may reduce cutting forces due to poor matrix-reinforcement adhesion. HIGHLIGHTS The mechanical and machinability properties of aluminium metal metrics reinforced with Titanium oxide (TiO2) and graphite (Gr) have not been reported so far in the literature. In this study, aluminium based composites reinforced with variable proportions of titanium oxide and graphite were prepared and studied. The fabrication process was done by stir casting by adding the required additives into the molten mixture of aluminium, followed by continuous stirring. The solidified samples were cut according to the standard dimensions and various test procedures were conducted to examine the mechanical and machinability properties of the prepared composites. Gr reduces hardness, whereas TiO2 enhances it. TiO2 and Gr reinforcements boost Al 6061 composite tensile strength. TiO2 addition reduced elongation of the composite. 2 % proof strength of Al 6061 was strong, however it dropped with 3 % Gr and rose with TiO2 reinforcement. Reinforcements results higher cutting forces while machining, however excessive supplements lower cutting forces may be due to poor matrix-reinforcement bonding. GRAPHICAL ABSTRACT
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Sarkar, Pujan, Nipu Modak, and Prasanta Sahoo. "Mechanical Characteristics of Aluminium Powder Filled Glass Epoxy Composites." International Journal of Engineering and Technologies 12 (October 2017): 1–14. http://dx.doi.org/10.18052/www.scipress.com/ijet.12.1.
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Mechanical characteristics of glass epoxy and aluminium powder filled glass epoxy composites are experimentally investigated using INSTRON 8801 testing device as per ASTM standards. With a fixed wt% of fiber reinforcement, glass epoxy and 5-15 wt% aluminium powder filled glass epoxy composites are fabricated in conventional hand lay-up technique followed by light compression moulding process. Experimental results show that aluminium powder as a filler material influences the mechanical properties. Density and void fraction in composites increase whereas steady decrease of tensile strength is recorded with aluminium powder addition. Micro hardness, flexural strength, inter laminar shear strength (ILSS) of 5 and 10 wt% aluminium content composites are improved compared to unfilled glass epoxy composite and with further addition of aluminium up to 15 wt% decreasing trends are observed. Glass epoxy with 5 wt% aluminium concentration shows the highest improvement. Tensile modulus for aluminium addition of 5 wt% decreases whereas 10 wt% aluminium filled composite shows improvement in tensile modulus. These are explained on the basis of material properties, void fractions and bonding strength among the constituents.
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Sarkar, Pujan, Nipu Modak, and Prasanta Sahoo. "Mechanical Characteristics of Aluminium Powder Filled Glass Epoxy Composites." International Journal of Engineering and Technologies 12 (October 5, 2017): 1–14. http://dx.doi.org/10.56431/p-27z4w9.
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Mechanical characteristics of glass epoxy and aluminium powder filled glass epoxy composites are experimentally investigated using INSTRON 8801 testing device as per ASTM standards. With a fixed wt% of fiber reinforcement, glass epoxy and 5-15 wt% aluminium powder filled glass epoxy composites are fabricated in conventional hand lay-up technique followed by light compression moulding process. Experimental results show that aluminium powder as a filler material influences the mechanical properties. Density and void fraction in composites increase whereas steady decrease of tensile strength is recorded with aluminium powder addition. Micro hardness, flexural strength, inter laminar shear strength (ILSS) of 5 and 10 wt% aluminium content composites are improved compared to unfilled glass epoxy composite and with further addition of aluminium up to 15 wt% decreasing trends are observed. Glass epoxy with 5 wt% aluminium concentration shows the highest improvement. Tensile modulus for aluminium addition of 5 wt% decreases whereas 10 wt% aluminium filled composite shows improvement in tensile modulus. These are explained on the basis of material properties, void fractions and bonding strength among the constituents.
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Thayumanavan, M., and K. R. Vijaya Kumar. "Fabrication and Mechanical Behaviour Investigation on Aluminium 7075 Boron Carbide and Inconel Alloy 625 Metal Matrix Composite Using Ultra Sonic Stir Casting Method." Annales de Chimie - Science des Matériaux 46, no. 6 (December 31, 2022): 333–38. http://dx.doi.org/10.18280/acsm.460607.
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Aluminium metal matrix composites produced using the ultrasonic stir casting method offer important benefits in aerospace and automotive applications. Aluminium composite material utility has recently increased in all engineering sectors due to its high strength, good wear and corrosive resistance. This study was designed to disperse boron carbide and Inconel Alloy 625 reinforced with aluminium 7075. By varying the weight percentages of boron carbide (2wt percent,4wt percent,6wt percent, and 8wt percent) and Inconel alloy 625 (2wt percent,4wt percent,6wt percent, and 8wt percent) for aerospace applications. The scanning electron microscope was used to examine the morphology and distribution of reinforced particles in a synthetic aluminium composite material. It virtually depicts the uniform distribution of reinforcement particles in the base material matrix (Aluminium 7075). To determine the hardness of the hybrid composite material, a Brinell hardness test was performed. It has been discovered that increasing the reinforcement percentage increases the hardness of the synthesised hybrid composites when compared to the aluminium 7075 base matrix material. Mechanical property testing on fabricated composites specimens of various compositions has been carried out.
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Hembrom, S., B. N. Roy, N. Khobragade, and D. Roy. "Studies on Amorphous Alloy Dispersed Aluminium Matrix Composite Prepared by High Pressure Torsion." Journal of Materials Science Research 5, no. 1 (December 29, 2015): 89. http://dx.doi.org/10.5539/jmsr.v5n1p89.
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<p class="1Body">Aluminium-based composite reinforced with Cu base amorphous alloy dispersed composite was prepared by means of high pressure torsion between a powder mix of aluminium and amorphous Cu base alloy. The X-ray diffraction pattern of powdered and consolidated composites shows the aluminium phase while the thermal stability of the amorphous alloy was studied with the aid of differential scanning calorimetry (DSC). The microstructural feature of the composite through scanning electron microscope reveals the well-distributed reinforcements in the host aluminium matrix. The hardness measurement on the as prepared composites shows significant increase in hardness with increase in reinforced amorphous alloy. Wear property of the synthesized composites were measured by using ball on plate wear tester which shows increase in wear resistance with increase in reinforced amorphous alloys.</p>
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Shivakumar, S. P., A. S. Sharan, and K. Sadashivappa. "Experimental Investigations on Vibration Properties of Aluminium Matrix Composites Reinforced with Iron Oxide Particles." Applied Mechanics and Materials 895 (November 2019): 122–26. http://dx.doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/amm.895.122.
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Aluminium matrix composites offer improved damping properties than other metals and its alloy. Generally pure metals and its alloys may have fairly good mechanical properties but falls short in damping properties. Aluminium matrix composites are becoming important in aerospace automobile and marine applications due to its god damping properties. The present investigation is concerned with the damping capacity of iron oxide (Fe2O3) reinforced aluminium matrix composite. The composites were fabricated with 2%, 4% and 6%, by weight of iron oxide with varied particle of size 40 μm and 500 nm in equal proportions using stir casting process. From the results obtained the 500 nm size with 4 wt% of iron oxide showed improved dynamic properties. The iron oxides reinforced with aluminum matrix are found to be new substitutes for the existing materials with low damping properties.
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Raihanah Hashim, Ummu, Aidah Jumahat, and Muhammad Fashan Md Ghazali. "Quasi-Static Indentation Properties of Aluminium Foam-Frp Sandwich Panel." International Journal of Engineering & Technology 7, no. 3.11 (July 21, 2018): 193. http://dx.doi.org/10.14419/ijet.v7i3.11.15959.
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Synthetic FRP have been used for many years in wide applications owing to their versatility and good performance. However, environmental problems caused by extensive use of polymeric materials arise mainly due to lack of landfill spaces and depletion of finite resources of fossil raw materials, such as petroleum or natural gas. Hence, materials derived from natural products are emerging as potential substitutes for petroleum-based material. The usage of natural fibre reinforced polymer (NFRP) composite have triggered considerable interest to explore the usefulness of this material. Excellent energy absorption of sandwich-structured composite made it a versatile structure used in various industries such transportation, automotive, building construction and marine. On top of that, the research data on aluminium foam as a core material in sandwich panel are limited and need to be further studied. This research is aimed to determine the quasi-static indentation properties of Basalt Fibre Reinforced Polymer/Aluminium Foam (BF-AF) sandwich panel and compare with the properties of Glass Fibre Reinforced Polymer/Aluminium Foam (GF-AF) sandwich panel. In this study, BFRP and GFRP composites with nanosilica were fabricated using vacuum bagging method. Aluminium foam was used as a core in the sandwich panel structure. The quasi-static indentation tests were performed using 10mm indenter and the specimen size was 50mm x 50mm with thickness of 3mm. The effect of aluminum foam on indentation properties were studied. The results showed that the addition of nanosilica enhanced the energy absorption, depth of penetration and damage area of the composites. The indentation properties of BF-AF were higher than those of GF-AF sandwich panel composites. Therefore, this research contributes to a new knowledge on the properties of aluminium foam-FRP composite materials
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Abdulkareem, Sulyman A., Maryam T. Abdulkareem, Joshua O. Ighalo, Adewale G. Adeniyi, and Mutiu K. Amosa. "Microstructural, functional groups and textural analysis of expanded polyethylene reinforced polystyrene composites with recycled aluminium as ternary component." International Polymer Processing 37, no. 2 (March 8, 2022): 191–99. http://dx.doi.org/10.1515/ipp-2022-4068.
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Abstract The aim of this study is to utilise recycled aluminium, expanded polyethylene (EPE) and expanded polystyrene (EPS) to develop a ternary composite. The study was a preliminary investigation into the microstructural, functional groups and textural properties of the novel material. The material was characterised by Fourier Transform Infra-Red Spectroscopy (FTIR), Scanning Electron Microscopy with Energy Dispersive X-ray analysis (SEM-EDX) and Branueur-Emmet-Teller analysis (BET). The shifts in the FTIR peaks for each of the polymer feedstock in comparison with the binary composite indicated chemical interactions between them. For the ternary composites, there were shifting of peaks as the proportion of the aluminium increased in the composites, suggesting the influence of aluminium on the curing process. Beyond 20% Al filler, there were no significant functional group changes in the composite. SEM revealed that an increase in aluminium filler percentage led to better interfacial adhesion and dispersion. BET revealed that the blend of polystyrene and powdered EPE reduces the surface area, while the introduction of the aluminium particles within the range observed increases the surface area of the hybrid composites formed. As the dispersion of aluminium increased, pore volume increased while pore size decreased.
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Senthilkumar, R., N. Arunkumar, and M. Manzoor Hussian. "Effects of Micro and Nano-Size Al2O3 Particle Reinforcement on Mechanical Behaviour of Extruded Aluminum Alloy Matrix Composite." Applied Mechanics and Materials 787 (August 2015): 617–21. http://dx.doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/amm.787.617.
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Aluminum alloy (AA2014) matrix composites reinforced by different weight percentage of aluminum oxide (Al2O3) in micro and nano sizes were fabricated through powder metallurgy route followed by hot extrusion process. Seven different aluminium composites with varying percentages of nano and micron sized alumina particles varying from 1% to 10% were evaluated in addition to monolithic alloy. The microstructure of nano-composite and monolithic alloys were examined by optical microscope and scanning electron microscope (SEM) equipped with an energy dispersive X-ray analysis (EDAX). In addition, the effects of weight fraction of the reinforcement matrix on mechanical properties were evaluated. The results have indicated that, a significant improvement in hardness of the nano composite was found in case of nano-composite with 8% of micro Al2O3 and 2% of nano Al2O3 particles by the addition of reinforcement.
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Vijaya Ramnath, B., Chakravarthi Parswajinan, C. Elanchezhian, S. Venkatesan Pragadeesh, C. Kavin, P. R. Ramkishore, and V. Sabarish. "Experimental Investigation on Compression and Chemical Properties of Aluminium Nano Composite." Applied Mechanics and Materials 680 (October 2014): 7–10. http://dx.doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/amm.680.7.
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Aluminium metal matrix composites are being widely investigated with Carbon Nanotubes (CNTs) as one of their reinforcing agents. This is done in order to improve the mechanical strength of the composite. Various studies on this concept have already been recorded. In this study, Aluminium has been reinforced with CNTs using powder metallurgy technique. The powders of aluminium and CNT are ball milled, compacted in a die made up of die steel, and then sintered. The specimens thus obtained were subjected to hardness, compression and chemical tests and the values were compared with pure aluminium specimen fabricated by same technique. The study indicated that there was no improvement in hardness of the composite on addition of CNT. The compressive strength of the composite was increased by 143.58 MPa. The microstructure of pure aluminium and Al-CNT composite had fine grains of pure aluminium particles and Al-Si eutectic particles throughout the matrix phase.
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Suraya, Sulaiman, Shamsuddin Sulaiman, Ali Munira, and Abdul Aziz Fazilah. "Effect of TiC Particulates on the Microstructure and Mechanical Properties of Aluminium-Based Metal Matrix Composite." Advanced Materials Research 903 (February 2014): 145–50. http://dx.doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/amr.903.145.
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In this research, metal-matrix composites (MMCs) of aluminium-11.8% silicon alloy matrix reinforced with titanium carbides particulates were fabricated by the casting technique. Aluminium-11.8% silicon alloy is selected as the matrix material and titanium carbide as particulates are mixed in different weight percentages, 5%, 10%, 15% and 20%wt. The cylinder composite castings are made by pouring the composite mixture in copper permanent-molds. The microstructure and mechanical properties of these composite materials were investigated. The effects of reinforced materials on weight percentages addition of particulate on the particulate distribution in aluminium-11.8% silicon alloy composites and SEM observation of the fracture surfaces of tensile tested specimens were deliberate. Moreover, cylinder castings without particulate addition are made and compared with the result based on the properties and microstructural features. It is found that the microstructure and mechanical properties of composites significantly improved by the use of particle reinforced into aluminium alloy.
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Nuruzzaman, Dewan Muhammad, Farah Fazira Kamaruzaman, and Nasrah Mohd Azmi. "Effect of Sintering Temperature on the Properties of Aluminium-Aluminium Oxide Composite Materials." International Journal of Engineering Materials and Manufacture 1, no. 2 (December 19, 2016): 59–64. http://dx.doi.org/10.26776/ijemm.01.02.2016.03.
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In this study, aluminium-aluminium oxide (Al-Al2O3) metal matrix composites of different weight percentage reinforcements of aluminium oxide were processed at different sintering temperatures. In order to prepare these composite specimens, conventional powder metallurgy (PM) method was used. Three types specimens of different compositions such as 95%Al+5%Al2O3, 90%Al+10%Al2O3 and 85%Al+15%Al2O3 were prepared under 20 Ton compaction load. Then, all the specimens were sintered in a furnace at two different temperatures 550oC and 580oC. In each sintering process, two different heating cycles were used. After the sintering process, it was observed that undistorted flat specimens were successfully prepared for all the compositions. The effects of sintering temperature and weight fraction of aluminium oxide particulates on the density, hardness and microstructure of Al-Al2O3 composites were observed. It was found that density and hardness of the composite specimens were significantly influenced by sintering temperature and percentage aluminium oxide reinforcement. Furthermore, optical microscopy revealed that almost uniform distribution of aluminium oxide reinforcement within the aluminium matrix was achieved.
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Robin, Lalu Gladson, Krishnamorthy Raghukandan, and Somasundaram Saravanan. "Wire Mesh/Ceramic Particle Reinforced Aluminium Based Composite Using Explosive Cladding." Materials Science Forum 910 (January 2018): 9–13. http://dx.doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/msf.910.9.
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In this study, dissimilar grade aluminium plates were explosively cladded by placing a wire mesh/ceramic particle between them. The stainless steel 316 mesh with 90o orientation and SiCp (1.5 volume %) are employed to enhance the mechanical properties of the aluminium composites. Microhardness and microstructure of the explosively cladded composite materials were evaluated. Significant improvement in the microhardness of the wire mesh/ceramic particle reinforced aluminium composite is established.
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Karthik, N., S. Prabhu, Sahil Santosh, and Ashutosh Singh. "Tribological Performance and Microstructural Analysis of an Aluminium Alloy Based Hybrid Composite Produced by P/M." Applied Mechanics and Materials 766-767 (June 2015): 320–23. http://dx.doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/amm.766-767.320.
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In the field of material science and engineering, there is a great impact ever since the invention of composites materials. High strength to weight ratio provides the attractive combination that moves composite materials into new era. The conventional materials like cast iron, steel, and aluminium alloy are replaced by the composite materials due to its superficial properties and could be applied in aerospace and automotive applications. Powder metallurgy fabrication technique is one of the best and attractive methods for producing metal matrix composites because of its better distribution of particles and reliability and cost in manufacturing. In this paper, composites based on aluminium alloy (Al 2024) reinforced with 10% weight fraction of hard ceramics like Aluminium oxide (Al2O3) and 10% weight fraction of Aluminium oxide (Al2O3) with 5% graphite particles is produced by Powder metallurgy method. Hardness and wear test are conducted for the Al 2024, Al-10%Al2O3, and Al-10% Al2O3-5% Graphite. In addition the surfaces of the composite are analyzed by SEM to study the wear of the composites.
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Pugalethi, P., M. Jayaraman, and A. Natarajan. "Evaluation of Mechanical Properties of Aluminium Alloy 7075 Reinforced with SiC and Al2O3 Hybrid Metal Matrix Composites." Applied Mechanics and Materials 766-767 (June 2015): 246–51. http://dx.doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/amm.766-767.246.
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Aluminium based Metal Matrix Composites (MMCs) with Aluminium matrix and non-metallic reinforcements are finding extensive applications in automotive, aerospace and defence fields because of their high strength-to-weight ratio, high stiffness, hardness, wear-resistance, high-temperature resistance, etc. Composite materials are frequently chosen for structural applications because they have desirable combinations of mechanical characteristics. Development of hybrid metal matrix composites has become an important area of research interest in Material Science. In this work, the Aluminium alloy is reinforced with 3,5,7,9 wt. % of Al2O3 and 2 wt. % of SiC to prepare the hybrid composite. The present study is aimed at evaluating the physical properties of aluminium 7075 in the presence of silicon carbide, aluminium oxide and its combinations. The compositions are added up to the ultimate level and stir casting method is used for the fabrication of aluminium metal matrix composites. The mechanical behaviours of metal matrix composites like tensile strength, and hardness test are investigated by conducting laboratory experiments. Mechanical properties like micro hardness and tensile strength of Al7075 alloy increase with the addition of SiC and Al2O3 reinforcements.
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Srivastava, Ashish, Amit Rai Dixit, and Sandeep Tiwari. "A Review on Fabrication and Characterization of Aluminium Metal Matrix Composite (AMMC)." International Journal of Advance Research and Innovation 2, no. 2 (2014): 240–48. http://dx.doi.org/10.51976/ijari.221432.
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The trend towards the use of composites is increasing rapidly in the ongoing scenario and is likely to increase more rapidly in the future. Nowadays aluminium and its alloy based composites are gaining importance in the upcoming fields of engineering. Aluminium metal matrix composite (AMMC) possess superior strength, hardness, corrosion resistance, fatigue and creep resistance in addition to low weight advantage of aluminium. Aluminium based composites (AMMC) are widely used in aerospace and automotive industries due to high strength to wear ratio. Mechanical Components due to insufficient strength fails under various types of loading. Modern mechanical components require advance properties, the material available in pure form do not possess the required strength, hardness, corrosion resistance etc. A Composite is formed by combination of two or more physically and chemically distinct substances and is fabricated to enhance the characteristics of base metal. The material is then characterized by the different types of analysis like tensile, impact, hardness, along with thermal analysis such as XRD and DTA. Metal matrix composite (MMC) are formed when the base metal is metal and reinforcement takes place in the form of powder, particles, fibers and whiskers. Reinforcements in the metal matrix composite may be a metal or other material which may be ceramic or any other organic compound. Metal matrix composites (MMC) possess significantly enhanced properties which improve the functioning as well as service life of the various mechanical components. This paper is aimed to review the theory, experiments and methodology to fabricate aluminium metal matrix composites (AMMC) and also the characterization of fabricated material.
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Dziadoń, A., R. Mola, and L. Błaż. "Formation of Layered Mg/Eutectic Composite Using Diffusional Processes at the Mg-Al Interface." Archives of Metallurgy and Materials 56, no. 3 (September 1, 2011): 677–84. http://dx.doi.org/10.2478/v10172-011-0074-0.
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Formation of Layered Mg/Eutectic Composite Using Diffusional Processes at the Mg-Al InterfaceA processing technique has been developed to produce a layered magnesium-intermetallic compound light composite from elemental magnesium and aluminium sheets. Structural examination and measurements of transition layer grown at the magnesium-aluminium interface at high annealing temperature were performed. It was found using Mg/Al diffusion couple that solid state diffusion results in development of Al3Mg2and Mg17Al12intermetallic compounds, which are separated into two sublayers. The rate of the layer growth substantially increases with the appearance of the liquid phase at the Mg-Al interface. The microstructure resulted from the partial solidification contains an eutectic composed of Mg17Al12intermetallic compound and solid solution aluminium in magnesium. The structural processes, which transform the magnesium-aluminium interface, can be applied for fabrication of layered magnesium-eutectic composites. Alternately stacked magnesium and aluminium sheets, formed into a packet, were heated until aluminium was exhausted throughout the course of the Mg-Al reaction with the liquid phase contribution. As a result, the composite containing residual magnesium and layers of eutectic mixture (Mg17Al12and solid solution of aluminium in magnesium) was obtained. Rapid solidification resulted in fine-grained eutectic microstructure development. Using the presented method, composites with required thickness ratio of magnesium and the eutectic layers can be obtained by choosing appropriate thickness ratio of starting magnesium and aluminium sheets.
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S., Babu, Arun Prasad S., and Paul Gregory F. "Applicability of Boron Carbide Reinforced Aluminium 7075 Composites for Aircraft Wings and Engines." International Journal of Advance Research and Innovation 8, no. 2 (2020): 125–29. http://dx.doi.org/10.51976/ijari.822022.
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It has become a prerogative of any industry to aim for lightweight materials, having promising strength for all of its major applications. Right from car manufacturers, aiming to incorporate lightweight materials, to substantial Space Research organizations, also aiming to reduce their functional weight, every organization puts forth voluminous efforts to achieve this goal. In such a scenario, Aluminium 7075 and Boron Carbide composites are found to be promising. This article briefs an experimental observation using these Aluminum-Boron Carbide composites which were synthesized using stir casting technique with varying particulate weight fraction (3%, 6%, and 9%). The experimental observation yielded promising outcomes of using this composite for lightweight applications. The composites are found to have greater strength and better weight ratio and are conveniently suitable for lightweight applications. This research work proposes this composite be applied in aircraft wings and engine.
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Zorn, W., A. Albert, W. G. Prof Drossel, and W. Nendel. "Aktives Werkzeug für Verbundbauteile*/Active tool for composite components." wt Werkstattstechnik online 106, no. 10 (2016): 749–55. http://dx.doi.org/10.37544/1436-4980-2016-10-75.
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Die Anwendung von Aluminium in der Umformtechnik ist in aller Regel mit engeren Prozessgrenzen verbunden – so auch bei der Herstellung von Aluminium-Kunststoff-Verbundbauteilen. Dieser Fachbeitrag thematisiert einen Ansatz zur werkzeugseitigen Prozesssicherung durch einen aktiven Blechhalter. Die Entwicklung und Erprobung erfolgte unter Nutzung eines bestehenden Werkzeugkonzeptes zur Herstellung entsprechender Hybridstrukturen. The use of aluminum in the forming technology is usually linked to an increasing process instability. This can be shown during the manufacturing of aluminum/plastics composite components. This paper presents an approach for the tool-based process control using an active blankholder. The development and proof of concept was realized by means of an existing tool concept for the manufacturing of those hybrid structures.
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Loong, Chan Boon, Mohd Amri Lajis, Shazarel Shamsudin, and Nur Elisa Zainodin. "Impact of Chromium Addition on the UTS and ETF of Aluminium Alloy AA6061 Chips Based Composite." Journal of Basic & Applied Sciences 18 (February 4, 2022): 26–32. http://dx.doi.org/10.29169/1927-5129.2022.18.04.
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Aluminium matrix composite has been increasingly developed due to the impressive performances demonstrated, mechanically and physically. The related properties were enhanced with the addition of reinforcing materials and this tailor-made composite can be used in the area of automotive, aerospace and military. In this study, the matrix composite was developed directly from aluminium chips without remelting through a series of hot press forging operations. This process involved heating the aluminium chip mixtures with 1 to 8 wt% chromium content above the recrystallization temperature. Then, the uniaxial force was subsequently applied onto the composite. For performance measures, the hot pressed composites were tested for the ultimate tensile strength (UTS) and elongation to failure (ETF). The composite with 2 wt % of chromium exhibits significant improvement compared to other samples, with the UTS and ETF reached to 215.37 MPa and 30.65% respectively. This sample exceeds the minimum stress and strain of stock aluminium AA6061-T4. Furthermore, the addition of chromium beyond 2 wt % would generally cause reduction of the mechanical properties of the composite.
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Kolli, Murahari, Devaraju Aruri, Saikumar Gadakary, and Satyanarayana Kosaraju. "Electrical Discharge Machining of SiC Reinforced 6061-T6 Aluminum Alloy Surface Composite Fabricated by Friction Stir Processing." E3S Web of Conferences 309 (2021): 01044. http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/e3sconf/202130901044.
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Engineered materials with high hardness, great wear tolerance, high high-temperature power, and a low thermal expansion coefficient are aluminum-based composites. These materials are widely used in the automotive and aerospace industries. Friction stir processing (FSP) method used to prepare SiC reinforced aluminium alloy surface composite. Material removal rate (MRR) and surface roughness (SR) are measured with the impact of pulse on time, discharge current, and pulse off time (add one or two outcomes remark at SR and MRR optimal condition) is examined. For each of the three machining parameters, L9 orthogonal arrays (OA) of three levels were used in conducting the experiments. The validity of the Aluminum Surface Composite experiment programme is determined using MINITAB.
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S, Udayashankar, and V. S.Ramamurthy. "Development and Characterization of Al6061-Zirconium Dioxide Reinforced Particulate Composites." International Journal of Engineering & Technology 7, no. 3.12 (July 20, 2018): 128. http://dx.doi.org/10.14419/ijet.v7i3.12.15901.
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Particulate reinforced Aluminium based metal matrix composites are widely used in aerospace, defense, marine and space applications because their excellent properties such as high strength, high stiffness, high corrosion resistance, high fatigue resistance, high wear resistance etc., In the present work Aluminum Alloy Al6061-Zirconium dioxide composites were developed by stir casting technique by varying the percentage of Zirconium dioxide in steps of 3% up to 12%.The samples were prepared as per ASTM standards for microstructure study, tensile strength and hardness properties. The microstructure studies carried using optical microscope revealed the presence of Zirconium dioxide particulates in the Aluminium matrix. Also it revealed the uniform distribution of Zirconium dioxide in the Aluminium matrix and no voids and porosity were present in the matrix. The tensile strength and hardness properties were more than the base metal aluminium alloy. The tensile strength and hardness properties were increased with the increase in percentage of Zirconium dioxide up to 9% and decreased there afterwards. The optimum value for hardness and tensile strength of the composite was obtained at 9% of Zirconium dioxide.
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Dobrzański, Leszek Adam, Anna Włodarczyk-Fligier, and Marcin Adamiak. "The Influence of Heat Treatment on Corrosion Resistance of PM Composite Materials Based on EN AW-AlCu4Mg1(A) Aluminium Alloy Reinforced with the Ti(C,N) Particles." Materials Science Forum 534-536 (January 2007): 845–48. http://dx.doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/msf.534-536.845.
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Investigation results of the heat treatment effect on the corrosion resistance of the EN AW-AlCu4Mg1 (A) aluminium alloy base composite materials reinforced with the Ti(C,N) particles with varying volume fractions are presented. Examinations were made of the EN AW-Al Cu4Mg1(A) aluminum alloy, and also of the composite materials with the matrix from this aluminium alloy. It was found out, basing on own research, that corrosion wear after the corrosion tests of the composite materials with the addition of 5% of the Ti(C,N) particles is smaller compared to the pure aluminium alloy. Precipitation hardening causes improvement of the corrosion resistance of the investigated composite materials and - like in the state before the heat treatment, materials with 5% portion of the Ti(C,N) reinforcement ratio are characteristic of more advantageous features compared to the material without the reinforcement.
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Dhore, Vilas Gulabrao, Walmik S. Rathod, and Kashinath N. Patil. "Fabrication and Characterization of Cold-Pressed and Sintered Aluminium - MWCNT Composites." Materials Science Forum 1025 (March 2021): 60–68. http://dx.doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/msf.1025.60.
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In the present article aluminium matrix composites were fabricated by cold pressing and sintering technique. Multi-walled carbon nanotube (MWCNT) with various weight percentage 0.5, 1.0, 1.5 and 2.0 were added as a reinforcement to aluminium (Al) matrix. A planetary ball mill was used for mechanical alloying and even dispersion of carbon nanotubes (CNTs) in aluminium matrix. Tin (Sn) with 1.0 weight percent was used in composite to incite the sintering. The sintering was carried out at 500°C inside a tube furnace in an argon atmosphere. The morphology and structure of CNT and Al-Sn-CNT composite was characterized by scanning electron microscopy (SEM), X-ray diffraction (XRD) and Raman spectroscopy. The effect of MWCNT reinforcement on microhardness and wear properties of Al-Sn-CNT composite was investigated. The hardness of composites was improved significantly with increase in CNT fraction. The reduction in the coefficient of friction and improvement in the wear resistance of the Al-Sn-CNT composite was noticed with the increase in percentage of CNTs in the composite.
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Padmanbham, K. C. Anantha, Mruthenjaya M, and Darshan B.G. "Effect of Reinforcement, Load and sliding distance on Al-4.5%wt Copper Matrix Hybrid Composites." International Journal of Engineering and Advanced Technology 10, no. 3S (February 23, 2021): 1–6. http://dx.doi.org/10.35940/ijeat.c1001.02103s21.
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Aluminum is prospectively a significant material for tribological appliances for the reason that of its less density and superior thermal conductivity. However, aluminium by itself displays deprived tribological properties. Hence, the investigation of the tribological performance of aluminium based composite materials is flattering increasingly significant. Hence in the present research tribological behavior of Al-4.5%wt copper reinforced with varying percentage of zircon sand (2% -8% in increments of 2 %) with and without 2%wt graphite of hybrid composite samples prepared by friction stir casting technique.. To know the allocation of particles and bonding flanked by reinforcement with matrix, microstructure of the composites and base alloy were premeditated by means of “Optical and Scanning Electron Microscopy”. The wear loss was computed employing pin on disc apparatus at room temp underneath dry sliding state. The investigation reveals that the wear rate of Al-4.5%wtCu alloy effected by composition, load and speed..
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Ramesh, R., A. S. Prasanth, M. Ragavan, and Madamanchi Likhith. "SiC/Aluminium Co-Continuous Composite Synthesized by Reactive Metal Penetration." Applied Mechanics and Materials 592-594 (July 2014): 847–53. http://dx.doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/amm.592-594.847.
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Co-continuous ceramic composites were fabricated with commercially available SiC porous foams as the ceramic phase and aluminium 6021 alloy as the metallic phase using reactive metal penetration (RMP) process. Microstructure studies, compression test, microhardness test and tests to determine the impact strength were performed on the co-continuous composite. The fabricated composite was lighter and it was found to possess properties comparable to aluminium 6021 alloy.