Fabrication and mechanical properties of aluminium alloy/bagasse ash composite by stir casting method

Abstract

With the advancement in technology, and numerous studies on the materials used in automobile, and aircraft industries have led to a conclusion that the use of metal matrix composites gives a better result, and longer life in place of using a single alloy for various components. Among the various metal matrix composites, aluminium-based hybrid composites have been gaining popularity in the past decade. The primary purpose of this experimental investigation is to prepare an Aluminium Metal Matrix composite (AMCs) using Bagasse Ash as the reinforcement in order to improve its mechanical and tribological properties. To achieve this objective, three specimen having different compositions Al-0% Bagasse, Al-2% Bagasse and Al-5% Bagasse were prepared by stir casting method. The Aluminium used in the composite was of the grade Al6262. The prepared composite was subjected to Tensile test, Vickers hardness test, and Wear test. The experimental result revealed that the addition of BA Powder enhances the tribological and mechanical properties of the reinforced Al alloy owing to its uniform distribution on the base metal.