Study of Microstructure, Mechanical and Fracture Properties of Bagasse Ash Powder Strengthened Aluminium Matrix Composites

Abstract

The present research work focused on Al 6061-Bagasse ash metal matrix composites are produced with stir casting process. The different mass fractions of bagasse ash particles (1, 3, 5 and 7%) under speed of 300 r/min. different mechanical properties such as hardness, tensile strength and toughness of fabricated aluminium metal matrix composites are tested. It was found that the mechanical properties were greatly affected with increasing percentage volume of reinforcement. The optical microscopy results affirmed the uniform conveyance of reinforced particles in the metal matrix combination.