Tensile Behaviors of Al-Si-Mg Alloy Reinforced with Periwinkle Shell and Mangifera Indica Particulates

Abstract: Tensile behaviors of Al-12wt%-2wt%Mg based biocomposites containing different concentrations of periwinkle shell and Mangifera indica particulates (PSp and MIp) have been explored experimentally. The effects of hybrid concentrations on the tensile behaviors were also investigated. The structural analysis of the developed biocomposites was done using scanning electron microscopy (SEM). The biocomposites demonstrated excellent tensile behaviors at different concentrations of the reinforcements with maximum ultimate tensile strength of 233 MPa obtained by Al-12wt%-2wt%Mg-6PSp-2wt%MIp biocomposite. The biocomposite recorded higher strength than the alloy matrix. The improvements of mechanical properties are guaranteed by the distribution of PSp and MIp particles in the alloy matrix as evidenced in the microstructural analysis. Keywords: Aluminum Alloy, Periwinkle shell. Mangifera Indica Particulate, Tensile behaviors. Title: Tensile Behaviors of Al-Si-Mg Alloy Reinforced with Periwinkle Shell and Mangifera Indica Particulates Author: Chibuzo N. Okoye, Paul C. Okolie, Onyemazuwa A. Azaka, Chidume N. Nwambu International Journal of Novel Research in Civil Structural and Earth Sciences ISSN 2394-7357 Vol. 10, Issue 3, September 2023 - December 2023 Page No: 15-24 Novelty Journals Website: www.noveltyjournals.com Published Date: 22-September-2023 DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.8369549 Paper Download Link (Source) https://www.noveltyjournals.com/upload/paper/Tensile%20Behaviors%20of%20Al-Si-Mg%20Alloy-22092023-3.pdfInternational Journal of Novel Research in Civil Structural and Earth Sciences, ISSN 2394-7357, Novelty Journals, Website: www.noveltyjournals.co