Abstract

In situ TiB 2 reinforced Al 6063 composites have been successfully synthesized through the chemical reaction between Al–10%Ti and Al–3%B master alloys in the Al 6063 alloy using liquid metallurgy route. The amount of TiB 2 formed in the composite is estimated using gravimetric analysis. Mechanical properties in terms of microhardness, ultimate tensile strength and modulus of elasticity have been improved by 21%, 47% and 65% respectively in comparison with matrix alloy. Further, ductility in terms of percentage elongation of the composites was found to increase by about 368% when compared with the matrix alloy. The improvement in ductility may be associated with the grain refinement of the composite with an increase in the content of Al–3%B master alloy.

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