Influence of micro boron carbide particles on microstructure, mechanical properties, and dry sliding wear strength of an aluminium Al2214-B4Cp metal matrix composite

In this experimental research, an attempt is made to develop Al2214-B4Cp composite materials with reinforcement of micro boron carbide (B4Cp) (viz. 0, 1.5, 3, 4.5, and 6 wt.%) by using a novel liquid metallurgical stir casting technique modified bottom pouring facilities studying the microstructure, physical, mechanical, dry sliding wear resistance responses. The microstructure samples varied weight percentages was examined under electronic scanning microscope (SEM) equipped energy dispersive X-ray spectrometer (EDX) device. physical characteristics like density porosity, mechanical strength, such as macro hardness, yield ultimate tensile response were variable conditions. results revealed decreased specific increased percentage particulate in matrix homogeneous distribution reinforced particles Al2214 matrix. There appreciable improvement properties strength compared unreinforced aluminium alloy.