Developing and Characterization of Al-Ceramic Particulate Reinforced and Hybrid MMCs

Abstract

Within the recent period of time, the world witnesses a technological and technical evolution. And -as always- this evolution requires an evolutionary update in usable materials in various industries to keep in pace with means of technical advancement. Therefore, the traditional materials became non-sufficient to its purpose. Ergo, it became a necessity to create composite materials of two or more origins that have unique characteristics. Therefore, the main purpose of this thesis is to manufacture and develop composite materials of aluminum alloy 6063 (monolithic alloy) along with some enhancing materials such as; Silicon carbide, alumina, cement dust, and silica fumes.

This research is divided into two major parts: First part: The study of using (Silicon carbide, alumina, cement dust, and silica fumes) as enhancement materials to the aluminum alloy 6063. By adding them during casting with various percentage of these materials in relation to the monolith alloy’s weight (2.5, 5, 10 &15) during traditional casting whilst trying to cure the alloy before adding the materials so that, the alloy and the enhancing materials could dissolve and merge together.