Fabrication And Mechanical Characterization Of Aluminum 6061-Zrsio4 Composites
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2024
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NHCE
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This study investigates the fabrication process and mechanical properties of aluminium 6061-ZrSiO4 composite. ZrSiO4 was incorporated into the aluminum 6061 matrix during production by means of a powder metallurgy process. Various mechanical tests were conducted to evaluate the composite's performance, including wear testing, hardness testing, and impact testing. The results indicate that the addition of ZrSiO4 enhanced the mechanical properties of the composite compared to pure aluminium 6061. This research contributes for engineering applications requiring lightweight and high-strength materials.
Hardness, and impact tests of the manufactured composites were performed as part of the mechanical characterisation process. The mechanical properties of the composites improved as a result of the addition of ZrSiO4 particles, according to the results. With the addition of ZrSiO4, the tensile strength and hardness showed a substantial improvement, achieving ideal values at 4 weight percent ZrSiO4 content.