Mechanical and Wear Behaviour Analysis of Graphene Reinforced Aluminum Alloy 7010 Metal Matrix Composite
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Mechanical Engineering, Navodaya Institute of Technology, Raichur, Karnataka ,IN
M. D. Umar -
Mechanical Engineering, Vels Institute of Science, Technology and Advanced Studies, Chennai ,INR. Muraliraja
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Mechanical Engineering, Navodaya Institute of Technology, Raichur, Karnataka ,INP. Rathnakumar
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Mechanical Engineering, B.S. Abdur Rahuman Science and Technology, Chennai ,INT. R. Tamilarasan
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https://doi.org/10.18311/jmmf/2023/33361Keywords:
Metal matrix composite, SEM, EDS, Wear rateAbstract
Due to its superior mechanical and thermal properties, graphene has shown a viable approach as a better material for composites. In this work, the properties of graphene-reinforced aluminium alloy 7010 MMCs at weights of 1, 2, and 3 per cent are investigated. The existence and dispersion of graphene particles in the Al7010 matrix materials were confirmed by analyses of the MMC conducted using a Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM) and Energy Dispersive Spectroscopy (EDS). The tensile strength, yield strength, and hardness of MMCs were examined and evaluated experimentally. By using 3 weight per cent graphene in aluminium 7010 alloys, the tensile and hardness of MMCs were enhanced from 20 to 25 per cent. With the inclusion of reinforcement in the matrix, the percentage of elongation decreased. The pin-on-disc machine has been used to conduct wear tests under various loads and speeds. After graphene was added to Al7010, it was seen that the composite’s tribological behaviour has improved.
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