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Corrosion Behaviour of Al6061-Frit Particulate Metal Matrix Composites in Sodium Chloride Solution
Sri Siddhartha Institute of Technology, Kamataka, India
Department of Studies in Mechanical Engineering, University B.D.T. College of Engineering, Kamataka, India
Department of Mechanical Engineering, Sri Siddhartha Institute of Technology, Kamataka, India
- 1 Sri Siddhartha Institute of Technology, Kamataka, India
- 2 Department of Studies in Mechanical Engineering, University B.D.T. College of Engineering, Kamataka, India
- 3 Department of Mechanical Engineering, Sri Siddhartha Institute of Technology, Kamataka, India
Journal of Minerals and Materials Characterization and Engineering·Volume 01 (2013)·Pages 15–19·Published 26 January 2013·DOI10.4236/jmmce.2013.11003
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Abstract
In this investigation, an attempt has been made to develop Al6061-Frit particulate metal matrix composites through stir casting technique using metal molds and to study the corrosion behaviour. Pre heated frit particles were added to matrix as reinforcement. Al6061 containing 2 wt% to 8 wt % in steps of 2 wt % of frit particulate composites were prepared. Corrosion tests were conducted by using Potentiostat model SEP238C where 3.5% NaCl solution was used as corrodent. The corrosion rate of metal matrix composites was lower than that of matrix material Al6061 under the corrosive atmosphere for both un-heat treated and heat treated conditions.
KeywordsAl6061 AlloyFritStir CastingPotentiostatCorrosion Rate (mmpy)
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