Abstract
Mechanical and Corrosion characteristics of composite materials made from Aluminum alloys (AA) 6063 supplanting as the material of choice for automotive, aerospace, and marine applications by systematically varying ceramic reinforcements developed through controlled stir cast technique ensuring uniform dispersion are explored. The hardness, density, impact and tensile strength, corrosion resistance, and microstructural characteristics of Aluminum Matrix Composites (AMCs) reinforced with titanium diboride (TiB2) at 7.5, 10, and 12.5 wt% and chromium oxide (Cr2O3) at 3, 6, and 9 wt% were assessed according to ASTM standards. The microstructural analysis revealed a reduction in the growth of reinforcement clusters within acceptable limits. The addition of reinforcements to the matrix resulted in improved tensile strength, ranging from 124.6 to 188.7 MPa, and hardness, increasing from 71.5 to 144.32 VHN. This improvement is attributed to the strengthening or load transfer mechanism facilitated by the reinforcements. Additionally, the impact strength of the composites increased from 11.845 to 21.16 J, while the density showed slight variations. Consistent corrosion tests demonstrated that the chemical and interfacial interactions between the matrix material and the reinforcements significantly enhanced the corrosion resistance, reducing the corrosion rate from 570 to 499 mm/year.
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