Bambamboo Stem Ash Powder Effect On Tribo-Mechanical Properties Of Aluminum Matrix Composite

Abstract

Natural Fiber Composites Offer A Range Of Advantages, From Biodegradability After The Component's Lifespan Little To No Output Of Greenhouse Gases And Reduced Pollution. These Properties Have Made Natural Fiber Reinforced Composites Popular In Military, Automotive, Aerospace, And Residential Spaces. Bamboo Is One Example Of A Commonly Found Natural Fiber Reinforcements. This Research Looks Into Its Effect On The Physical, Mechanical, Corrosion, And Tribological Parameters When Added To Aluminum Matrix Composite. In The Composites 0, 2.5, 5, 7.5, And 10 Weight Percent Of Bsap Were Added In Addition To The Secondary Reinforcements (Al2o3, B4c, And Mos2). X-Ray Diffraction Analysis, Xrf Spectroscopy, Ftir Spectroscopy, Thermal (Dta/Tga) Analysis And Sem/Eds Characterizations For Bsap Had Been Performed. Parameters Such As Density, Porosity, Hardness, Compressive Strength, Wear Property Test, Corrosion (Both Tafel Plot And Eis)Results Of The Composite Mixture, As Well As Thermal Gravimetric Analysis Findings For The Composites Were All Studied. The Optimum Experimental Density Found To Be 2.44 And The Lowest Porosity Was 0.012% On Bp-7.5 Sample. The Highest Values Of Mechanical And Tribological Properties Also Have Been Seen With 7.5 Weight Percent Bsap Addition. The Maximum Hardness Registered To Be 305.7 Hv And The Maximum Compressive Strength Is308.32 Mpa. The Lowest Wear Rate Was 0.0022 Micron On 30 N Loading. The Corrosion Inhibition Efficiency Also Recorded To Be 99.72%.Optimization Of The Most Influencing Parameters; Pressure And Temperature Were Conducted On The Better Composition Sample;Bp-7.5. The Optimum Pressing Pressure And Sintering Temperature Were 50 Mpa And561oc Respectively. The Characterization And Tests Of The Composites Confirming That The Addition Of This Natural Fiber (Bsap) On Aluminum Matrix Composites Can Improve Standard Materials' Behavior When Used On Correct Composition.