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Influence of Microstructure on Tribological Behaviors of Al6061 Metal Matrix Composite Reinforced with Silicon Nitride (Si3N4) and Silicon Carbide (SiC) Micro Particles

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Dual step stir casting method was utilized to develop Al6061 composite reinforced with SiC (micron) and Si3N4 (submicron) particles in varying proportion and weight percentage. A homogeneous and uniform distribution of hybrid reinforcement without significant porosity was observed in the microstructure of the composites. X-ray diffraction (XRD) results manifest that Si3N4 and SiC particles are thermodynamically stable during the processing and no unwanted phases were detected. Elemental mapping was also performed for phase identification. With reference to the base alloy significant improvement was noticed in physical and tribological properties of hybrid composites. Maximum rise in hardness was 54.64%. Abrasive wear test results from pin on disc reveals that wear resistance get enhanced for all composition and load is found to be most dominating factor affecting wear behavior.

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The authors are thankful to Mechanical Engineering Department and Material Science Metallurgical Engineering Department of Maulana Azad National Institute of Technology Bhopal (MANIT) for providing the necessary facilities for this review study

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The contribution of all the authors is equal. The concept, idea, framework, editing and critical analysis of the results was done jointly by Ranjeet Kumar Arya1, Rajan Kumar1 *, Amit Telang2. The literature survey and drafting and writing were done by all authors.

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Arya, R.K., Kumar, R. & Telang, A. Influence of Microstructure on Tribological Behaviors of Al6061 Metal Matrix Composite Reinforced with Silicon Nitride (Si3N4) and Silicon Carbide (SiC) Micro Particles. Silicon 15, 3987–4001 (2023). https://doi.org/10.1007/s12633-023-02309-6

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