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Mechanical Properties of SiC, Al2O3 Reinforced Aluminium 6061-T6 Hybrid Matrix Composite

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This paper contains the investigation of tensile, compression and impact characterization of SiC, Al2O3 reinforced Aluminium 6061-T6 matrix hybrid composite. Hybrid matrix composite fabrication was done by stir casting method. An attempt has been made by keeping Al2O3 percentage (7%) constant and increasing SiC percentage (10, 15, and 20%). After fabricating, the samples were prepared and tested to find out the various mechanical properties like tensile, compressive, and impact strength of the developed composites of different weight % of silicon carbide and Alumina in Aluminium alloy. The main objective of the study is to compare the values obtained and choose the best composition of the hybrid matrix composite from the mechanical properties point of view.

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  1. Department of Mechanical Engineering, Mepco Schlenk Engineering College, Sivakasi, 626005, Tamil Nadu, India

    S. Senthil Murugan, V. Jegan & M. Velmurugan

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Murugan, S.S., Jegan, V. & Velmurugan, M. Mechanical Properties of SiC, Al2O3 Reinforced Aluminium 6061-T6 Hybrid Matrix Composite. J. Inst. Eng. India Ser. D 99, 71–77 (2018). https://doi.org/10.1007/s40033-017-0142-3

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