Investigations on mechanical behavior of hot rolled Al7075/TiO2/Gr hybrid composites

Abstract

In the present work, influence of titanium dioxide (TiO2) and graphite (Gr) hybrid reinforcement on microstructure and mechanical behavior of Al7075 alloy is studied. Al7075 and its hybrid composite samples were fabricated by using stir-casting and hot rolling technique. Hot rolling was carried out at a temperature of 450 °C with a reduction-ratio of 90%. Microstructure examination showed a good dispersion of titanium dioxide and graphite reinforcement particles with excellent bond with Al7075 matrix alloy. In case of hot rolling, both the reinforcements were found to be aligned in the direction of rolling. The microhardness and tensile strength of hybrid composites were remarkably improved in case of hot rolling compared to that of cast composites.