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In the present study, an attempt has been made to synthesis Al6061/SiC/WC hybrid aluminium composites using stir casting method under various mass percentage of reinforcement. The mechanical properties such as compressive strength, tensile strength, hardness and wear resistance have been characterized and investigated. From the micro structural analysis of hybrid composites, it has been observed that reinforcement particles have been uniformly distributed without clustering of particles in matrix alloy. The precipitate of Mg2Si and un-dissolved Al6 (Fe, Mn) in aluminium solid solution has been observed as interfacial reaction. The hardness of hybrid composites has been increased due to incorporation of stiffer and stronger reinforcement in the matrix material. The presence of SiC and WC reinforcement in the matrix alloy can significantly enhance the compressive, tensile strength and wear resistance of aluminum hybrid composite.
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The authors would like to thank Leshan Normal University, China for funding this research under the scheme of Leshan Normal University talent introduction project (XJR17003) and Leshan Normal University Youth Project (z16005).
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Fenghong, C., Chang, C., Zhenyu, W. et al. Effects of Silicon Carbide and Tungsten Carbide in Aluminium Metal Matrix Composites. Silicon 11, 2625–2632 (2019). https://doi.org/10.1007/s12633-018-0051-6
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