DOI: https://doi.org/10.55373/mjchem.v27i3.584

Keywords: FSP; silicon nitride; hardness test; tensile test; FESEM

Abstract

Metal Matrix Composite (MMC) is a designed blend of a minimum of two constituents, i.e., matrix and reinforcement to achieve improved properties. A material with mechanical parameters intermediate between those of the matrix alloy and the ceramic reinforcement is produced by adding reinforced particles with high strength and modulus to a metal matrix. Aluminium metal matrix composites are incredibly strong and resistant to wear and fatigue. They are excellent structural materials for automotive and aeronautical applications because of their qualities. A new technique called friction stir processing (FSP) was developed from friction stir welding, which uses a tool to form a hole or groove in the matrix material with scattered reinforcing particles. This experiment provides information on the AA 5083 matrix material will be further reinforced will add (50% WC & Al₂O₃), (50% Al₂O₃ & Si₃N₄), (33.33% WC & Al₂O₃ & Si₃N₄) various ceramics in every specimen manufactured through FSP process. The mechanical behav- iors (Hardness, Tensile) and tribological behavior such as wear analysis will be examined through Pin-On-Disc. Optical behavior analysis of the individual reinforcements will be evaluated through SEM analysis.