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Abstract
Metal matrix composites (MMCs) have recently gained considerable attention in the aerospace, renewable energy, and automotive industries due to their exceptional strength, cost-effectiveness, widespread availability, and high-temperature resistance. Traditional materials often suffer from rapid crack formation and propagation without significant warning, making composite materials a preferred choice to address these issues. MMCs are designed to integrate the advantageous properties of metals and alternative reinforcements. In this study, silicon carbide (SiC) is used as the reinforcement material instead of ceramics. The stir casting method is employed to produce aluminium metal matrix composites (AMCs). One of the main challenges in this process is achieving a uniform distribution of silicon carbide particles to ensure a flawless microstructure. By carefully controlling processing parameters such as stirring time, melt temperature, and blade angle, the desired microstructure can be obtained. This research focuses on developing high-strength particulate-reinforced aluminium metal matrix composites, utilizing Al7075, which combines high strength with the ductility of the metal matrix. The composites will be evaluated through standard metallurgical and mechanical tests. Material properties for the Aluminium composite Al7075SiC with 35% and 45% Sic were obtained from a reference study. The heat flux generated in a flat plate with these compositions was simulated using ANSYS 2024R1 Software. The results indicate that AL7075 with 45% Sic exhibits significantly lower heat flux distribution compared to the 35% composition, attributed to its lower thermal conductivity.
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Copyright © 2024 M.Manikandan. This is an open access article distributed under the Creative Commons Attribution License.
