Experimental Characterization of Mechanical Properties of Aluminium 6061 Metal Matrix Composite

Automobiles and aerospace applications require materials that have modified mechanical and tribological properties. It is very difficult to achieve these modified properties in any monolithic material. Aluminum alloys are the most exploited materials in various fields of applications including Automobiles and aerospace due to some of its basic properties. The core objective of present research work is to investigate the mechanical properties (hardness, and flexural strength) of SiC and Co powder filled Al 6061 Composites and to identify the best combination regarding wt% of matrix, and reinforcement regarding mechanical properties. It was revealed that MMC with 3%wt of SiC, 3%wt of Co exhibited excellent mechanical properties among the all fabricated metal matrix composites. The hardness and flexural strength of all fabricated MMCs increases with increase in % wt of SiC and Co particulates.