Characterization and Property Evaluation of A356.1 Aluminum Alloy Reinforced with MgO Nano Particle.

Aluminum matrix composites (AMCs) reinforced with Nano-sized MgO particles are widely used for high performance applications such as automotive, military, aerospace and electricity industries because of their improved physical and mechanical properties. In this research, Magnesium Oxide (MgO) Nano particles were synthesized by Solution Combustion Synthesis process. The Nano particles were characterized by Powder X-ray diffraction (PXRD) and Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM). A356.1 Aluminium alloy was reinforced with 0.5, 1.0, 1.5 and 2.0 Wt.% of the Synthesized Magnesium Oxide Nanoparticle, via stir casting Technique. The composites were then characterized by scanning electron microscopy (SEM). Hardness and Wear tests were carried out at Varying Wt. % ratios with varying Conditions of Speed, Load and Time. The results reveal that the Nano Metal Matrix Composite (NMMC)’s containing 2.0 Wt.% reinforcement particle has improved mechanical propertie