Effect of Silicon Carbide Particulates on Mechanical Behavior of Al5052 Alloy Metal Matrix Composites for Mining Applications

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  • V. Mohan
     Department of Mechanical Engineering, R L Jalappa Institute of Technology, Doddaballapur - 561203, Karnataka ,IN
  • N. B. Doddapattar
     Department of Mechanical Engineering, Cambridge Institute of Technology, North Campus, Bengaluru - 562110, Karnataka ,IN
  • K. Sunil Kumar
     Department of Mechanical Engineering, R L Jalappa Institute of Technology, Doddaballapur - 561203, Karnataka ,IN

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.18311/jmmf/2024/45421

Keywords:

Al5052 Alloy, Mechanical Characteristics, Mining Applications, Stir Casting, SiC

Abstract

In particular, the impact of Silicon Carbide (SiC) particles on the mechanical properties of stir-cast Al5052 alloy Metal Matrix Composites (MMCs) for rotor blade applications is examined in this work. The goal of integrating SiC particles is to improve mechanical characteristics including wear resistance, tensile strength, and hardness while preserving the ideal weight-tostrength ratio, which is essential for rotor blade performance. The Al5052 matrix was filled with SiC in a variety of compositions (0%, 2%, 4%, 6%, and 8% by weight), and the resultant composites underwent mechanical testing and microstructural examination. Due to the efficient load transfer and reinforcing processes, the results show a considerable improvement in tensile strength and hardness with the addition of SiC particles. Furthermore, microstructural analyses demonstrate a uniform dispersion of SiC in the matrix, which supports the improved performance attributes. Wear resistance of Al5052 alloy is greatly increased when Silicon Carbide (SiC) particles are added as reinforcement. This makes the composite material perfect for applications requiring great durability and longevity to survive hard mining conditions, such as wear plates, conveyor liners, and drill bits in mining machinery components.

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2024-09-27

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Mohan, V., Doddapattar, N. B., & Kumar, K. S. (2024). Effect of Silicon Carbide Particulates on Mechanical Behavior of Al5052 Alloy Metal Matrix Composites for Mining Applications. Journal of Mines, Metals and Fuels, 72(8), 893–904. https://doi.org/10.18311/jmmf/2024/45421

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Volume 72, Issue 8, August 2024

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Received 2024-08-14
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