Metal matrix composites (MMCs) are materials in which metals are reinforced with other materials preferably of lower cost to improve their properties. In this present study, Brass /Coconut Shell Ash powder (CSAp) composites having 0%, 5%, 10% and 15% weight CSAp were fabricated by stir-casting method. The effects of heat treatment temperatures at 300oC, 350oC, and 400oC on the mechanical properties (tensile strength, hardness and impact strength) and microstructures of the composites were investigated. The tensile strength of the MMCs is in the order 15% > 10% >5% > 0% of CSAp, while the effect of heat treatment temperature on the MMCs tensile strength is in the order 300oC > 350oC > 400oC. Hardness of the MMCs increases slightly with increase.........
Author Keywords:- Brass, Coconut shell ash, Matrix, Composite, Stir-casting, Mechanical properties, Microstructures, heat treatment temperature.
e-ISSN: 2319-183X, p-ISSN: 2319-1821 Source Type: Journal
Original Language: English
Document Type: Article
Number of pages: 10
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