• N Chidanand
• Shivarudraiah
• Girisha H N

Aluminium 6061 alloys have been proposed for extensive application field of aerospace, automobile and sports equipment manufacturing industries and there have been discrete cases of experimental implementation. In order to enhance the usability of this material, it has been investigated in composite forms with various ceramic reinforcements. Viability of the different constituents depends on the compatibility of their physical and chemical properties. In this present investigation efforts are made to study the mechanical properties of Al6061 alloy reinforced with alumina particulate and zircon sand in different compositions. The vortex method of stir casting was employed, in which the reinforcements were introduced into the vortex created by the molten metal by means of mechanical stirrer. Castings were machined to the ASTM standards on a highly sophisticated lathe. An improved mechanical properties are occurs on reinforced compared to unreinforced MMCs.

Aluminium 6061, Alumina and Zircon Sand

"Study of Tensile and Hardness Properties of Aluminium 6061 Based Metal Matrix Composite", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.6, Issue 6, page no.1-4, June 2019, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR1907305.pdf

"Study of Tensile and Hardness Properties of Aluminium 6061 Based Metal Matrix Composite", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.6, Issue 6, page no. pp1-4, June 2019, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR1907305.pdf