Studies of Al2219-SiC Composite Using Liquid Metallurgy: Effect of Mechanical and Wear Properties

Abstract

There is a significant improvement in specific strength and wear resistance of metal matrix composites (MMCs) in comparison to unreinforced alloys. Low-density reinforcements such as SiC havethe advantageof beingrelatively inexpensive and readily available abundantly and is cost-effective among the several uneven dispersoids used. Meagre work is carried out on processing of Al2219-SiC MMCs which is the originality of current work. The Al2219 matrix alloy in the current study was reinforced with different weight percentages of SiC (3%, 5%, and 7%), and it was produced by the stir casting process. Its microstructure and physical properties were examined, and it was then compared to the alloy as-cast. A study of SiC reinforced Al2219 MMC characterization and stir casting technology is presented in this paper to illustrate its salient features.