Processing and Mechanical Characterization of ADC12 alloy B4C RHA Hybrid Composites

Abstract

The effects of dual particulates addition on the mechanical behaviour of ADC12 alloy composites were studied. Boron carbide (B4C) and rice husk ash (RHA) particulates were used as the reinforcements in the ADC12 alloy base matrix. Hybrid composites were prepared by using liquid melt method, keeping 5 wt. % of B4C reinforcement constant and varying rice husk ash particles in steps of 3 and 6 wt. % in the ADC12 alloy. Samples were tested for microstructural characterization by using SEM and EDS. Mechanical behaviour like hardness, ultimate tensile strength; yield strength, percentage elongation and compression strength were evaluated as per ASTM standards. SEM photographs revealed the uniform distribution of B4C and RHA particulates in the ADC12 alloy and these particles were confirmed by EDS analysis. Further, hardness, tensile and compression properties of base matrix ADC12 alloy was enhanced with the addition of B4C and RHA particulates. Ductility of ADC12 alloy decreased after the incorporation of B4C and RHA particles.