Synthesis and Characterization of MoSi2 Particle Reinforced AlCuMg Composites by Molten Salt Shielded Method

AlCuMg and its alloys are the most preferred composite materials in areas such as automotive, aerospace industries due to their positive properties high corrosive properties, heat resistance, strength toughness. However, inadequacy of these terms wear mechanical is one problems encountered industry. As a result literature review, it has been determined that there almost no studies improve alloys. In this study, MoSi2 particles different percentages were added matrix produced by powder metallurgy method. The aim material perform characterization processes. Molten salt shielded synthesis/sintering process was used protective atmosphere environment for samples protect them from oxidation during sintering. salt-protected synthesis, potassium bromide (KBr) salt. After synthesis process, Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM), Energy Dispersion Spectroscopy (EDS), X-Ray Diffractometry (XRD) analyzes applied respectively addition, microhardness test performed determine composites. It reinforced alloy increase because they have values ​​in hardness melting temperature.