Enhancing Mechanical and Tribological Properties of AA6063 Matrix Composites Through Nanoscale Boron Carbide Reinforcement

Manu Yadakere Murthygowda, Vettrivel Arul, Eugenia Naranjo, Miguel Escobar, Edwin Pozo, Freddy Ajila and Gurusamy Sathish Kumar In this study, an investigation was conducted to assess the influence of nanoscale boron carbide (nB4C) particles on the mechanical and tribological properties of AA6063 matrix composites. Using a mechanical stirrer, researchers mixed together AA6063 matrix composites with various amounts of nB4C (from 0 to 2.0 wt.%).