Studies on mechanical properties of 3 wt% of 40 and 90 µm size B4C particulates reinforced A356 alloy composites

In the present study the A356 alloy composites containing 3 wt% of B4C (40 & 90 µm) particulates were made for the
examination. The microstructure of the composite was dissected by checking
electron microscopy; micrographs were
taken to perceive the proximity of B4C particulates in the matrix. Further, mechanical conduct of as cast A356
combination composite 3 wt% of B4C composites (40 & 90 µm) was inspected.
Mechanical properties like hardness,
UTS, yield quality were evaluated by ASTM scales. Microstructural investigation exposed the uniform scattering of
particles in the A356 composite. From the examination, it was found that hardness, UTS and YS of composite was
extended because of essence of B4C particles in the composite.