Nanocomposites of aluminum alloy-MoSi₂: Synthesis and characterization

Nanocomposites of AA 2024 aluminum alloy matrix reinforced with nano-sized MoSi 2 particles were produced using mechanical alloying method followed by cold and hot pressing. Phase stability analysis, hardness, and room temperature compression tests of the composites were performed. In addition, absorb energy calculation and fracture behavior evaluation of the compression test specimens were carried out. The results indicated that the composite...