Investigation of mechanical properties of Al 6063-SiC composites

Abstract

In the present investigation, Aluminium (6063) is used as a metal matrix and silicon carbide particles are used as reinforcement. The AMCs of varying SiC contents (0, 3, 6 and 9 wt. %) were prepared by stir casting process. The tensile strength, % elongation and hardness of the fabricated composites were investigated. The experimental result reveals that, the addition of SiC reinforcement in the aluminium matrix increases the tensile strength and hardness, the % elongation of composite decreases as silicon carbide percentage increases.