Enhancing Mechanical and Tribological Properties of A356 Reinforced with Ti3SiC2 and Fly Ash Particles
摘要
This research aimed to examine the effects on the mechanical and tribological properties of A356 alloy reinforced with titanium silicon carbide (Ti3SiC2) and fly ash particles. Strength, wear resistance, and friction behavior were the performance metrics used to describe the composite materials. These reinforced composites have the ability to be used in cutting-edge engineering projects because of the encouraging improvements in mechanical and tribological characteristics shown in the results. The composites range in composition from A356 to A356-3wt% Ti3SiC2-6 wt% fly ash, A356-6wt% Ti3SiC2-6 wt% fly ash, and A356-9wt% Ti3SiC2-6 wt% fly ash composite. A scanning electron microscope (SEM) analysis of the microstructure of the manufactured composites revealed the fly ash and Titanium silicon carbide particles scattered throughout the matrix. Materials with varied percentages of Ti3SiC2 and consistent quantities of fly ash were tested for mechanical and tribological properties using ASTM standards. It is revealed that incorporating Ti₃SiC₂ and fly ash composites at varying weight fractions could enhance the mechanical properties of A356, for example, hardness, ultimate tensile strength, compressive strength, and wear resistance.