Influence of Tib2 Wt. % on the Microstructural and Mechanical Properties of In-Situ Processed Stir-Cast Metal Matrix Composite of Al-6061

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Year : 2025 | Volume : 13 | Special Issue 01 | Page : 655 661
    By

    Anshu Anand,

  • Sanjiv Kumar Tiwari,

  • Ved Prakash,

  • Sujeet Kumar Gautam,

  • Ritesh Kumar Singh,

  • Kaushik Kumar,

  1. Research Scholar, Department of Production and Industrial Engineering, BIT, Mesra,Ranchi, Jharkhand, India
  2. Assistant Professor, Department of Production and Industrial Engineering, BIT, Mesra, Ranchi, Jharkhand, India
  3. Scientist, ACRG, CSIR-CMERI, Durgapur, West Bengal, India
  4. Research Associate, Department of Foundry and Forge Technology, NIAMT,Ranchi, Jharkhand, India
  5. Associate Professor, Department of Production and Industrial Engineering, BIT, Mesra, Ranchi, Jharkhand, India
  6. Associate Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering, BIT, Mesra, Ranchi, Jharkhand, India

Abstract

Currently, there is an increasing trend in the automotive and aerospace industries towards the adoption of lighter and stronger materials to reduce weight and enhance fuel efficiency. Metal matrix composites must be developed in order to increase the overall performance of automobiles and aircraft as a result of this transition. Among the various composite materials employed, Aluminium Matrix Composites (AMCs) are frequently utilised to meet stringent industrial requirements. The purpose of this study is to gain a better understanding of the mechanical characteristics and microstructure of an in-situ processed stir-cast metal matrix composite of Al-6061/x weight percent TiB2. The material under investigation is an in-situ composite made of aluminum in which the reinforcement, TiB2, is produced in the molten alloy by a salt reaction between K2TiF6 and KBF4. The optical microstructure study of the 2.5 wt% composites revealed a uniform distribution of reinforcements throughout the matrix. Moreover, the formation of reinforcement clusters within the matrix is seen when the weight proportion of the reinforcements grows. These occurrences are attributed to additional obstructions formed during stirring, which restrict the fluidity of the TiB2 particles inside the matrix. Along with microstructure homogeneity, increasing the weight percentage of in-situ TiB2 particles up to 2.5% enhanced the composite’s tensile strength without significantly reducing elongation. Additionally, when the weight percentage of TiB2 particles is increased to 2.5%, the hardness of the cast materials rises by 42%.

Keywords: Al-6061-TiB2, metal matrix composite, stir casting, microstructure; mechanical properties.

[This article belongs to Special Issue under section in Journal of Polymer and Composites (jopc)]

How to cite this article:
Anshu Anand, Sanjiv Kumar Tiwari, Ved Prakash, Sujeet Kumar Gautam, Ritesh Kumar Singh, Kaushik Kumar. Influence of Tib2 Wt. % on the Microstructural and Mechanical Properties of In-Situ Processed Stir-Cast Metal Matrix Composite of Al-6061. Journal of Polymer and Composites. 2024; 13(01):655-661.
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Anshu Anand, Sanjiv Kumar Tiwari, Ved Prakash, Sujeet Kumar Gautam, Ritesh Kumar Singh, Kaushik Kumar. Influence of Tib2 Wt. % on the Microstructural and Mechanical Properties of In-Situ Processed Stir-Cast Metal Matrix Composite of Al-6061. Journal of Polymer and Composites. 2024; 13(01):655-661. Available from: https://journals.stmjournals.com/jopc/article=2024/view=188705


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Special Issue Open Access Original Research
Volume 13
Special Issue 01
Received 11/06/2024
Accepted 19/07/2024
Published 11/11/2024
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