Comprehensive study of magnesium based metal matrix composite

Abstract

The present research paper is focused on the fabrication process, reinforcements, and mechanical and tribological properties of the magnesium metal matrix composite. Since magnesium composite has a low density and high mechanical properties, high corrosion resistance, low thermal expansion coefficients relative to the traditional metals and alloys. It is used the modern type of composite which is used in aerospace and the automotive industries. The efficiency of magnesium composites depends on the reinforcement materials and the homogeneity of the matrix material. The present review paper is presented few literature reviews available on the mixture of reinforcements with trending and demanding matrix of magnesium. Magnesium metal matrix composite is used for better mechanical and wear/abrasion properties. The adding together of reinforcements such as SiC, B4C, Al2O3, metallic glass, etc. is one way to strengthen the mechanical, chemical, and wear properties of various Mg-based composite. When graphite is applied, the tensile and hardness properties decrease along with decreasing wear rate. Waste materials can be used for reinforcing such as rice husk, fly ash, etc. to decrease the manufacturing expenditure and increase the mechanical properties of the magnesium hybrid composite.