Evaluation of Mechanical Properties and Corrosion Behavior of Stir Cast Hybrid Composites Based on LM13 Aluminum Alloy Reinforced with Zirconium Diboride (ZrB2) and Titanium Carbide (TiC) Particles

Abstract

Abstract: In the LM13 alloy matrix, ceramic titanium carbide (TiC) and zirconium diboride (ZrB2) particles were used to create and characterise hybrid composites. TiC's weight percentage stayed constant at 5% whereas ZrB2's weight percentage was changed from 0% to 10%. The microstructure of the composites was analysed using an optical microscope after they were made using the liquid metallurgy stir casting technique. The mechanical properties of the composites, including their tensile strength, ductility, and hardness, were evaluated and compared to those of the LM13 alloy without reinforcement