Tribological, mechanical and microstructure characteristics of hybrid aluminium matrix composite containing titanium carbide (TiC) and graphite particles
Year: 2024
Type: article
Abstract: The present study emphasize on the characterization and microstructure evaluation of aluminium composite with different weight fraction of constituents. These composites were produced by incorporating titanium carbide and graphite particles in the aluminium matrix through stir casting technique. The composites were characterized by evaluating the micro hardness, density, tensile strength, peak elongation and impact strength. Scanning electron microscopy and X-ray diffraction tests were performed to investigate uniform dispersion of the reinforcement particles in the matrix. It is evident that the addition of reinforcement particles with aluminium matrix yielded an increase in micro hardness and density by 62.82% and 7.05% respectively when compared to matrix. Tensile tests exposed that there was improvement in ultimate strength from 170 to 239.11 MPa while the elongation was dropped to 7.1%. The microscopic study of the specimen explored the plastic deformation through existence of dimples, ridges in the wrecked surfaces.
Authors: S. Jeyaprakasam, M. Gnanasekaran, S. Magibalan, Ravindra Pratap Singh, V. Mohanavel, Sathish Kannan, Jayant Giri, Mohd Sajid Ali, Praveen Barmavatu
Institutions: K.S. Rangasamy College of Technology, GLA University, Graphic Era Hill University, Chitkara University, Bharath University, Amity University, Saveetha University, Lovely Professional University, Yeshwantrao Chavan College of Engineering, King Saud University, Metropolitan University of Technology
Language: English
Subfield: Mechanical Engineering
Field: Engineering
Domain: Physical Sciences
Open Access status: gold
Estimated APC paid: $1,430
Funder: King Saud University
OpenAlex ID: W4403527823