Enhancement of mechanical properties in AA5083 aluminum metal matrix composites through alumina and titanium carbide reinforcement

As a result of its remarkable resistance to corrosion, strong wear resistance, high strength, and low weight, aluminum metal matrix composites (AMMC’s) have garnered tremendous widespread recognition for structural and aeronautical applications. Several mechanical properties of aluminum alloy (AA5083) are examined in this experimental study, which focuses on the impact of reinforcing particles (alumina and titanium carbide). The stir casting method was used to manufacture AMMC. Fabrication was carried out using the less difficult ex-situ approach. Reinforcement particle weight percentages ranging from 4 to 12% were used in the MMC preparation process. Machine operations were performed on the ingots following manufacturing in order to prepare test samples. To investigate the mechanical and tribological properties and effects of different reinforcement weight percentages, tests were conducted including tensile, compression, impact, hardness and wear tests. Adding alumina and titanium carbide resulted in a gradual rise of the tensile and compression strengths.