Aluminium Based Metal Matrix Composites: A Review of Reinforcement; Mechanical, Wear Properties

Abstract

Aluminium metal matrix composites (AMMCs) have received extensive attention for practical as well as fundamental reasons. Aluminium alloys and aluminum-based metal matrix composites have found applications in the manufacture of various automotive, agriculture, Space shuttles and marine applications. Aluminium Metal Matrix Composites are finding increased applications in aerospace, automobile, space, underwater, and transportation applications. This is mainly due to improved mechanical and tribological properties like strong, stiff, abrasion and impact resistant, and is not easily corroded. This paper presents to review the different combination of reinforcing materials used in the processing of aluminum matrix composites and how it affects mechanical, corrosion wear performance of the materials.