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Universal Journal of Materials Science Vol. 11(1), pp. 1 - 8
DOI: 10.13189/ujms.2023.110101
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Properties, Selection, Processing, Characterization and Applications of Aluminium - Boron Carbide Metal Matrix Composites: A Comprehensive Review
Arun C Dixit 1,*, Harshavardhan B 2, Ashok B C 1, Aravind S L 2
1 Department of Mechanical Engineering, Vidyavardhaka College of Engineering, India
2 Department of Mechanical Engineering, The National Institute of Engineering, India
ABSTRACT
Metal matrix composites (MMC) are gaining relevance in many load-bearing applications due to their low density and high stiffness. Compared to traditional monolithic metals, MMC offers exceptional mechanical and tribological properties. Boron carbide is a preferred reinforcement material for MMC due to its lower density, higher hardness, strong refractoriness, and high elastic modulus than other ceramic reinforcements. This paper provides a comprehensive review of the processing, properties, and microstructure of B4C-reinforced MMCs, emphasizing the potential use of aluminum LM6 alloy as a matrix material. The incorporation of B4C in aluminum LM6 alloy offers improved strength and stiffness, reduced weight, and increased resistance to wear and fatigue. The review presents a detailed analysis of the properties of B4C-reinforced aluminum LM6 MMCs, including tensile strength, hardness, wear resistance, and fatigue life, and the importance of the microstructure and interfacial bonding between the reinforcement and matrix. The paper explores current developments and opportunities for the use of B4C-reinforced aluminum LM6 MMCs in various fatigue-related applications, providing an insight into the future development and opportunities of this class of materials. Need for further research to optimize the processing and properties of these composites is featured.
KEYWORDS
Aluminum LM6, Boron Carbide, Stir Casting, Fatigue Life, Failure, Microstructure
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(a). IEEE Format:
[1] Arun C Dixit , Harshavardhan B , Ashok B C , Aravind S L , "Properties, Selection, Processing, Characterization and Applications of Aluminium - Boron Carbide Metal Matrix Composites: A Comprehensive Review," Universal Journal of Materials Science, Vol. 11, No. 1, pp. 1 - 8, 2023. DOI: 10.13189/ujms.2023.110101.
(b). APA Format:
Arun C Dixit , Harshavardhan B , Ashok B C , Aravind S L (2023). Properties, Selection, Processing, Characterization and Applications of Aluminium - Boron Carbide Metal Matrix Composites: A Comprehensive Review. Universal Journal of Materials Science, 11(1), 1 - 8. DOI: 10.13189/ujms.2023.110101.