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Effect of SiC on Mechanical Properties of Al-Based Metal Matrix Composites Produced by Stir Casting

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The effect of silicon carbide reinforcement in an amount of 6, 12 and 18 wt.% on the microstructure and mechanical properties of aluminum-base metal matrix composites produced by stir casting is studied. Reinforcing particle distribution within the matrix is shown to be uniform and bonding between aluminum and the silicon carbide is shown to be good. Reinforcement with SiC particles increases aluminum-base composite tensile strength, but lowers impact strength and elongation.

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    Sachin Kumar Sharma & Kuldeep Kumar Saxena

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Translated from Metallovedenie i Termicheskaya Obrabotka Metallov, No. 6, pp. 24 – 28, June, 2022.

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Sharma, S.K., Saxena, K.K. & Kumar, N. Effect of SiC on Mechanical Properties of Al-Based Metal Matrix Composites Produced by Stir Casting. Met Sci Heat Treat 64, 316–320 (2022). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11041-022-00807-9

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