Exploratory Analysis on the Physical and Microstructural Properties of Aluminum/Fly-Ash Composite

Authors

  • Alade, O. E. Department of Physics, North Dakota State University, ND, USA
  • Emekwisia C. C. Department of Metallurgical and Materials Engineering, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Nigeria
  • Emejulu E. C. Department of Metallurgical and Materials Engineering, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Nigeria
  • Aruya G. A. Department of Civil Engineering Technology, Auchi Polytechnic, Auchi, Nigeria
  • Afolabi, S. O. Department of Multidisciplinary Engineering, Texas A&M University, Texas, USA
  • Okoye J. C. Department of Computer Science, Louisiana Tech University, LA, USA
  • Okiye S. E. Industrial and Systems Engineering, Morgan State University, Maryland, USA

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.54536/ajbb.v3i1.3466

Keywords:

Aluminum, Composite, Exploratory, Fly Ash, Properties

Abstract

Metal Matrix Composite (MMC) is an innovative material that has the ability to address demands in a number of industries, including mining, automotive, and aerospace. Stir casting is a well-known technique for making MMC. With weight fractions of 10%, 20%, 30%, and 40%, this study aims to analyze the impact of fly ash addition on the physical properties of aluminum (matrix) - FA (reinforcing phase) composites.The test for water absorbent was carried for each samples at 25°C immersed in water at different time interval of 24hrs, 48hrs, 72hrs, and 96hrs. The density test was carried out on the AL/FA composite samples. The water absorption test results showed that at 20wt% of fly ash composite, the optimum water absorption (0.4%) result was obtained at 24hrs, and also at 48hrs for 10wt%. The density of the composites increased with increasing amount of fly ash, and attained optimum of 4.08g/cm3 at 30wt%. The surface morphology of the samples was observed using digital metallurgical microscope. The scope of this study is to determine the physical and morphological properties of Al/FA reinforced composites.

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2024-11-05

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Alade, O. E., Emekwisia, C. C., Emejulu, E. C., Aruya, G. A., Afolabi, S. O., Okoye, J. C., & Okiye, S. E. (2024). Exploratory Analysis on the Physical and Microstructural Properties of Aluminum/Fly-Ash Composite. American Journal of Bioscience and Bioinformatics, 3(1), 36–41. https://doi.org/10.54536/ajbb.v3i1.3466

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Vol. 3 No. 1 (2024): American Journal of Bioscience and Bioinformatics

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