Advances in Materials Research

Volume 5, Number 1, 2016, pages 55-66

DOI: 10.12989/amr.2016.5.1.055

The effects of Mg2Si(p) on microstructure and mechanical properties of AA332 composite

Fizam Zainon, Khairel Rafezi Ahmad and Ruslizam Daud

Abstract

This paper describes a study on the effects of Mg2Si(p) addition on the microstructure, porosity, and mechanical properties namely hardness and tensile properties of AA332 composite. Each composite respectively contains 5, 10, 15, and 20 wt% reinforcement particles developed by a stir-casting. The molten composite was stirred at 600 rpm and melted at 900

Key Words

Aluminum Matrix Composite (AMCs); Mg2Si; intermetallic; microstructure; mechanical properties

Address

Fizam Zainon and Ruslizam Daud: Fracture and Damage Research Group, School of Mechatronic Engineering, Pauh Putra Campus, Universiti Malaysia Perlis, 02600 Arau, Perlis, Malaysia Khairel Rafezi Ahmad: Electrochemistry of Green Materials Research Group, Center of Excellence Geopolymer & Green Technology (CEGeoGTech), School of Materials Engineering, Universiti Malaysia Perlis, 02600 Jejawi, Arau, Perlis, Malaysia