Synthesis and characterization of copper oxide particulate reinforced aluminium matrix composite

Mechanical Engineering and Materials

The need for advanced composite materials has become necessity for today’s world due to greater mechanical and physical properties compared to the regular materials. In this research, a metal matrix composite (MMC) containing Aluminium (Al) and copper II oxide or cupric oxide (CuO) is synthesized using Powder Metallurgy Processing Technique and is then tested for hardness which is a predominant mechanical property for any metal matrix composite in all applications. Composite is synthesized using different compositions of participating components and then tested for hardness. Cupric oxide being an abrasive material is aimed to improve the hardness of the composite rather than using the Aluminium alone in applications. Morphology of the composite and phase composition will be evaluated using different hardness tests. Microstructure of the specimen will be observed for distribution of cupric oxide within the metal matrix which will be responsible for hardness enhancement of the material. Aluminium and cupric oxide being lower density materials, high strength to weight ratio, good mechanical properties will be very useful for many applications such as aerospace and are emphasized in this study.

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