Microstructural and Hardness Behavior of AL/B4C/h-BN Hybrid Composites Prepared By Powder Metallurgy Method
Katla Rajendar1, K. Eswaraiah2, Anil Kumar Bodukuri3, Sampath.V4

1Katla Rajendar, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Kakatiya University, Warangal, Telangana, India.

2K. Eswaraiah, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Kakatiya University, Warangal, Telangana, India.

3Anil Kumar Bodukuri, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Kakatiya University, Warangal, Telangana, India.

4Sampath.V, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Kakatiya University, Warangal, Telangana, India.

Manuscript received on 01 December 2018 | Revised Manuscript received on 06 December 2018 | Manuscript Published on 26 December 2018 | PP: 14-17 | Volume-8 Issue- 2S2 December 2018 | Retrieval Number: BS2001128218/19©BEIESP

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Abstract: The proceedings of this presentations enables us to explore the effect of B4C and h-BN particles on Aluminum based metal matrix composites (AL MMCS).The composites were fabricated with different reinforcement percentages of h-BN and B4C in aluminum using powder metallurgy technique. To obtain homogenous mixture between the powders, for small duration of milling, attrition mill is adopted. The powders were then compacted to optimal compaction pressure and sintered under nitrogen atmosphere. The prepared composites were polished and etched for micro structural analysis. Also determine the Brinell’s and Vicker’s hardness numbers. Results reveal that there is good improvement of results in composites than base metal.

Keywords: Mmcs; Microsturecture; Hardness; Sintering; Inert Atmosphere.
Scope of the Article: Mechanical Maintenance