Analysis on mechanical properties of AA6061/Rice husk ash composites produced through stir casting technique

Metal matrix composites have been utilized in the field of engineering and technology. In this study, fabrication was done by stir casting techniques and the mechanical properties of AA6061/rice husk ash were assessed. The cast were produced with liquid metallurgy route through the reinforcement of...

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Main Authors: Udoye, N.E., Nnamba, O.J., Fayomi, O.S.I., Inegbenebor, A.O., Jolayemi, K.J.
Format: Conference Proceeding
Language:English
Subjects:
AA6061
Metal matrix composites
Microstructure
Rice husk ash
SEM/EDS
Stir casting
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Summary:Metal matrix composites have been utilized in the field of engineering and technology. In this study, fabrication was done by stir casting techniques and the mechanical properties of AA6061/rice husk ash were assessed. The cast were produced with liquid metallurgy route through the reinforcement of 2–8 weight percentages of particle sizes of 75 µm rice husk ash. The microstructural test like SEM/EDS and mechanical properties were studied. From the results, the mechanical properties were found to increase at 8% rice husk ash reinforcement. SEM images revealed that homogenous dispersal of particulates without voids occur in cast and an increase up to 8% rice husk ash revealed substantial blending of matrix and reinforcement as evidenced in the microstructure examination.
ISSN:2214-7853
2214-7853
DOI:10.1016/j.matpr.2020.09.178