Investigation of Mechanical Properties and Microstructure of AZ31-SiC-Graphite Hybrid Nanocomposites Fabricated by Bottom Pouring-Type Stir Casting Machines

In this study, a bottom pouring-type stir casting machine was used to create AZ31 magnesium alloy hybrid nanocomposites with varying weight percentages (0, 3, 5, and 7) of silicon carbide (SiC) and graphite (Gr) particles. Investigations have been made into the mechanical characteristics and microst...

Full description

Saved in:
Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Itha Veeranjaneyulu, Vemulapalli Chittaranjan Das, Srikanth Karumuri
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wiley 2023-01-01
Series:Advances in Materials Science and Engineering
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2023/3402348
Tags: Add Tag
No Tags, Be the first to tag this record!
_version_ 1849409728689471488
author Itha Veeranjaneyulu
Vemulapalli Chittaranjan Das
Srikanth Karumuri
author_facet Itha Veeranjaneyulu
Vemulapalli Chittaranjan Das
Srikanth Karumuri
author_sort Itha Veeranjaneyulu
collection DOAJ
description In this study, a bottom pouring-type stir casting machine was used to create AZ31 magnesium alloy hybrid nanocomposites with varying weight percentages (0, 3, 5, and 7) of silicon carbide (SiC) and graphite (Gr) particles. Investigations have been made into the mechanical characteristics and microstructural distribution of manufactured hybrid nanocomposites. The outcomes demonstrate that the mechanical characteristics and uniform distribution of SiC and Gr particles are enhanced compared to those of the base alloy. In comparison to monolithic AZ31 alloy, microhardness, ultimate tensile strength (UTS), yield strength (YS), and compressive strength (CS) were raised by about 54%, 68%, 82%, and 107%, respectively. The presence of reinforced particles, the uniform distribution of particles, and the strong interfacial connection between the matrix and reinforcement all contribute to the improvement of mechanical properties. However, the addition of 7 wt. % SiC/Gr showed good mechanical properties compared to the base alloy. The microstructure of nanocomposites was analyzed using a scanning electron microscope (SEM), and particles were described using energy-dispersive spectroscopy (EDS).
format Article
id doaj-art-81f5e4f5c1484a71b3855cefdcbb22b3
institution Kabale University
issn 1687-8442
language English
publishDate 2023-01-01
publisher Wiley
record_format Article
series Advances in Materials Science and Engineering
spelling doaj-art-81f5e4f5c1484a71b3855cefdcbb22b32025-08-20T03:35:24ZengWileyAdvances in Materials Science and Engineering1687-84422023-01-01202310.1155/2023/3402348Investigation of Mechanical Properties and Microstructure of AZ31-SiC-Graphite Hybrid Nanocomposites Fabricated by Bottom Pouring-Type Stir Casting MachinesItha Veeranjaneyulu0Vemulapalli Chittaranjan Das1Srikanth Karumuri2Department of Mechanical EngineeringDepartment of Mechanical EngineeringDepartment of Mechanical EngineeringIn this study, a bottom pouring-type stir casting machine was used to create AZ31 magnesium alloy hybrid nanocomposites with varying weight percentages (0, 3, 5, and 7) of silicon carbide (SiC) and graphite (Gr) particles. Investigations have been made into the mechanical characteristics and microstructural distribution of manufactured hybrid nanocomposites. The outcomes demonstrate that the mechanical characteristics and uniform distribution of SiC and Gr particles are enhanced compared to those of the base alloy. In comparison to monolithic AZ31 alloy, microhardness, ultimate tensile strength (UTS), yield strength (YS), and compressive strength (CS) were raised by about 54%, 68%, 82%, and 107%, respectively. The presence of reinforced particles, the uniform distribution of particles, and the strong interfacial connection between the matrix and reinforcement all contribute to the improvement of mechanical properties. However, the addition of 7 wt. % SiC/Gr showed good mechanical properties compared to the base alloy. The microstructure of nanocomposites was analyzed using a scanning electron microscope (SEM), and particles were described using energy-dispersive spectroscopy (EDS).http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2023/3402348
spellingShingle Itha Veeranjaneyulu
Vemulapalli Chittaranjan Das
Srikanth Karumuri
Investigation of Mechanical Properties and Microstructure of AZ31-SiC-Graphite Hybrid Nanocomposites Fabricated by Bottom Pouring-Type Stir Casting Machines
Advances in Materials Science and Engineering
title Investigation of Mechanical Properties and Microstructure of AZ31-SiC-Graphite Hybrid Nanocomposites Fabricated by Bottom Pouring-Type Stir Casting Machines
title_full Investigation of Mechanical Properties and Microstructure of AZ31-SiC-Graphite Hybrid Nanocomposites Fabricated by Bottom Pouring-Type Stir Casting Machines
title_fullStr Investigation of Mechanical Properties and Microstructure of AZ31-SiC-Graphite Hybrid Nanocomposites Fabricated by Bottom Pouring-Type Stir Casting Machines
title_full_unstemmed Investigation of Mechanical Properties and Microstructure of AZ31-SiC-Graphite Hybrid Nanocomposites Fabricated by Bottom Pouring-Type Stir Casting Machines
title_short Investigation of Mechanical Properties and Microstructure of AZ31-SiC-Graphite Hybrid Nanocomposites Fabricated by Bottom Pouring-Type Stir Casting Machines
title_sort investigation of mechanical properties and microstructure of az31 sic graphite hybrid nanocomposites fabricated by bottom pouring type stir casting machines
url http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2023/3402348
work_keys_str_mv AT ithaveeranjaneyulu investigationofmechanicalpropertiesandmicrostructureofaz31sicgraphitehybridnanocompositesfabricatedbybottompouringtypestircastingmachines
AT vemulapallichittaranjandas investigationofmechanicalpropertiesandmicrostructureofaz31sicgraphitehybridnanocompositesfabricatedbybottompouringtypestircastingmachines
AT srikanthkarumuri investigationofmechanicalpropertiesandmicrostructureofaz31sicgraphitehybridnanocompositesfabricatedbybottompouringtypestircastingmachines