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Materials Science and Nanotechnology | Volume: 03
WORLD CONGRESS ON SMART MATERIALS AND STRUCTURES
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3
rd
International Conference on
POLYMER CHEMISTRY AND MATERIALS ENGINEERING
November 21-22, 2019 | Singapore
Joint event on
Influence of stir casting parameters on particle distribution inmetal matrix composites
using stir casting process
M Saravana Kumar
Mount Zion College of Engineering and Technology, India
P
article Reinforced Metal Matrix Composites
are generally utilized for various mechanical
applications. The main objective of this study is on
obtaining uniform particle distribution in metal matrix
composites using the stir casting method. The significant
part of this work is the experimental investigation of
the stir casting technique in a crucible and the effect
of stir casting parameter on uniform distribution of
particles. The main challenge facing this project is the
enhancement of the distribution of particles in molten
metal. Silicon Carbide (SiC) and Aluminum alloy (Al-
8011) have been proposed as reinforcement and matrix
materials respectively. The effect of various parameters
such us holding time, blade angle, impeller position and
volume concentration for two different viscosity levels
(1.24mPa-s and 1.04mPa-s) have been investigated.
Composite microstructure has been characterized using
Optical Microscope and Scanning Electron Microscope
(SEM) in order to find the particle distribution in the
composite. The mechanical behavior of the MMC
has been assessed based on optimized stir casting
parameter for uniform particle distribution.
Biography
M Saravana Kumar has completed his M.E (Master of Engineering)
at the age of 24 years from Anna University, Tamil Nadu, India. He is
perusing his Ph.D in Anna University, Tamil Nadu, India. He is working
as an Assistant professor in Mount Zion College of Engineering and
Technology, Tamil Nadu, India.
e:
saravana312@gmail.comMater Sci Nanotechnol, Volume: 03