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Evaluation of Mechanical and Tribological Behavior of Al–4 %Cu–x %SiC Composites Prepared Through Powder Metallurgy Technique

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This article presents characterization of 99.85 % pure aluminum with 4 % copper, reinforced with varying proportions of silicon carbide. Al–Cu–SiC metal matrix composite (MMC’s) are prepared by powder metallurgy route for 0, 2.5, 5, 7.5, 10, 12.5 and 15 % of SiC addition. To investigate the effects of adding SiC particles, microstructural analysis and mechanical properties by micro-hardness, compression, wear and thermal conductivity are studied. Scanning electron microscope image shows uniform distribution of particulates. Results show that upon increasing addition of SiC particles, micro-hardness and compression strength increases, whereas thermal conductivity decreases. Wear rate increases till 7.5 % SiC addition, with further addition of SiC, wear rate increases due to the un-bonding of SiC particles from the MMC, aiding in the increase of wear rate. Addition of SiC up to 7.5 % play an important role in improving wear resistance, thermal and mechanical properties of Al–Cu–SiC MMC.

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  1. Mahalakshmi Engineering College, Tiruchirappalli, TamilNadu, 621213, India

    V. Selvakumar

  2. K. Ramakrishnan College of Technology, Tiruchirappalli, TamilNadu, 621112, India

    S. Muruganandam

  3. Adhiparasakthi Engineering College, Melmaruvathur, TamilNadu, 603319, India

    N. Senthilkumar

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Selvakumar, V., Muruganandam, S. & Senthilkumar, N. Evaluation of Mechanical and Tribological Behavior of Al–4 %Cu–x %SiC Composites Prepared Through Powder Metallurgy Technique. Trans Indian Inst Met 70, 1305–1315 (2017). https://doi.org/10.1007/s12666-016-0923-7

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