Exploration of Mechanical Properties of Aluminium – Titanium Carbide Composites

Abstract

The current exploration work focuses on the fabrication of aluminium (Al6061) matrix composites reinforced with various weight percentages of titanium carbide particles by stir casting process. The percentage of reinforcement is varied from 0wt% to 7.5wt% in the steps of 2.5 wt%. Mechanical properties of the fabricated aluminium matrix composites are investigated. The results reveal that the tensile strength and hardness of the composites increased with an increase in the weight percentage of reinforcement. The percentage of elongation decreases with increasing reinforcement particles.