Aluminium Metal Matrix Composites: Manufacturing and Applications

Abstract

Aluminium metal matrix composites(AMCs) is widely used in the industrial applications right now. Aluminum metal matrix composites have properties that no other monolithic material can match. Due to their superior strength to conventional materials, aluminium matrix composites (AMCs) have a broad variety of industrial applications. The nature of reinforcing, that can take the form of constant or undefined fibres, has a big influence on the properties of aluminum metal matrix composites. Thus it depends on the fabrication methods for aluminium matrix composites, which are influenced by a number of factors including the type of reinforcement and matrix used, its required degree with surface morphology integrity, as well as physical, mechanical, electro-chemical, and thermal properties. This article provides an overview of the manufacturing processes and different reinforcing elements used during the synthesis of Al-MMCs. Generally, the reinforced particles like carbides, nitrides, and compounds of oxides are used. This paper gives a brief overview on various methods that are beung used to manufacture aluminium metal matrix composites. The present study offers a description of the synthesis, mechanical behaviour, and utilisation of aluminium metal matrix composites. The main processing methods for making or production of aluminium metal matrix composites(AMCs) are thoroughly discussed. Finally, questions of commercialization as well as business issues are also discussed.

Enhanced mechanical and tribological properties of ultrasonically assisted stir-cast AA7075 metal matrix composites in challenging corrosive environments

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Microstructure and mechanical properties of extruded TiB2/2024 aluminum matrix composites

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Effect of Severe Plastic Deformation Involving Ecap of Aluminum 2024 Alloy Beryl Composites on the Mechanical Properties

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