Affiliation:
1. Lendi Institute of Engineering and Technology
2. Baba Institute of Technology and Sciences
3. Deemed University
Abstract
An attempt is made to study the influence of dispersion of Groundnut shell ash (GSA) on the hardness and density of Aluminum Metal Matrix Composite. It is an attempt to use agricultural waste in trying to enhance the mechanical properties of the already existing materials. The work deals with the use of groundnut shell ash, mixed with aluminum using stir casting process. . The composites with varying percentage of groundnut shell ash from 0% to 6% were prepared. The prepared specimens were tested before and after the heat treatment process in terms of its hardness using a Rockwell Hardness Tester. The present work attempts to compare the hardness and density of prepared composites as compared to the alloy. The comparison is carried out before and after the heat treatment process. The results indicate the increasing hardness value and reducing density of composites.
Publisher
Trans Tech Publications Ltd
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