Mechanical and Tribological Properties of Ti3Al Reinforced Aluminium Matrix Composites

Abstract

Mechanical properties and tribological behaviour of AA6061 and AA7015 aluminium matrix composites reinforced with Ti3Al intermetallics have been studied. Processing of the composites consisted of a combination of powder metallurgy and extrusion techniques. High tensile strength was attained on both alloys, although composites did not improve these properties. Also ductility was impaired on composites, but values above 10% were obtained in every case. Regarding friction coefficient, all composites showed a lower value with respect to base alloys, being lower as the amount of reinforcement increased. Wear behaviour of composites was improved.