Investigation on Mechanical Properties and Characteristics of Copper Matrix Composites

Author(s):

M. Sriram , Kings College of Engineering, Punalkulam, Thanjavur (District), Tamilnadu.; D. Santhosh, Kings College of Engineering; S. Tamilselvan, Kings College of Engineering; S. Srinath, Kings College of Engineering; M. Venkateshan, Kings College of Engineering

Keywords:

Cu/SiC composite, Friction Stir Processing, Wear, Scanning Electron Microscopy

Abstract:

In this research, copper matrix composite reinforced with 5, 10 and 15 Vol. % SiC particles was fabricated via stir casting method. Pure atomized copper powder and Silicon carbide particulate with an average particle size 30 nm (99.9% purity) was used as reinforcement to fabricate Cu-SiC composites at casting temperature (8500C) and stirring periods(2 and 6 min). Optimum amount of reinforcement and casting temperature were determined by evaluating the density, microstructure and mechanical properties of composite. The composite were characterized by scanning electron microscopy (SEM). Hardness test were carried out in order to identify mechanical property. A good distribution of the dispersed SiC particulates in the matrix alloy was achieved.

Other Details:

Manuscript Id	:	IJSTEV5I9021
Published in	:	Volume : 5, Issue : 9
Publication Date	:	01/04/2019
Page(s)	:	23-26

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