Characterization of Microstructure and Mechanical Properties of Aluminium & B4C Composites Using Stir Casting

In the recent trends Metal Matrix Composites (MMCs) are increasingly becoming a new class of material in aerospace, automobile applications. Since their properties can be tailored through the addition of selected reinforcements, superior strength to weight ratio, wear and high temperature resistance. In the present study Aluminum alloy (Al2024) and Boron Carbide (B4C) were taken as matrix and reinforcement respectively. The Fabrication, mechanical and metallurgical investigation of Aluminum alloy (Al2024) and Boron Carbide (B4C) composites containing the three different weight percentages 3%, 6% and 9% of B4C by means of Mixing method of Stir Casting Technique. The reinforcement particulates like Boron Carbide (B4C) weight percentage are selected. For the Evaluation of microstructure and mechanical properties of Aluminium metal matrix composite (Al/B4C) selection of experimentation tests which can be done are discussed. Microstructures of Aluminium (Al2024) reinforced with Boron Carbide composites were discussed. Aluminium metal matrix composite helps us to know the recent technology in automotive industry.