Journal of Harmonized Research in Engineering

EVALUATION OF MECHANICAL RESPONSE OF GRAPHITE REINFORCED METAL MATRIX COMPOSITE

Abstract

Author(s): Dr. Rajanna S

In the present investigation, aluminium alloy 6061 was used as the matrix material. Al6061 alloy has the highest strength and ductility of the aluminium alloys with excellent machinability and good bearing and wear properties The Al6061-graphite composites were prepared by the vortex method. The graphite contents used for the preparation of the composites were 0%, 1.5%, 2%, 2.5% and 3%..The effect graphite was studied by varying the percentage on ultimate tensile strength, percentage of elongation, compressive strength and hardness of the composite.