%X Composites have been used as the needed material of current interest to curb
deficiencies and meeting the ever-increasing demand in science and technology. In this
study, production was done by stir casting method and the mechanical properties of
AA606l/clay were assessed. The cast was manufactured with liquid metallurgy route
through the reinforcement of 2 - 8 weight percentages of particle sizes of 75 μm clay.
The microstructural test such as SEM/EDS and mechanical properties were examined.
From the results, the mechanical properties were found to increase at 8 % clay
reinforcement. SEM images showed that uniform dispersal of particulates occur in the
cast and an increase up to 8 % clay revealed significant blending of matrix and
reinforcement as evidenced in the surface morphology study.
%C Athens, Greece
%A Nduka Ekene Udoye
%A P. A. Adeniyi
%A O. S. I Fayomi
%A A.O. Inegbenebor
%A Remilekun R. Elewa
%A J. W. Sojobi
%L eprints17163
%T Production and characterization of
AA6061/clay silicon nanocomposite for
industrial application
%D 2022