Study of mechanical properties of multiwalled carbon nanotube reinforced AZ31 composite

Abstract

The aim of the study is to fabricate the AZ31 Magnesium alloy reinforced with fillers of carbon nanotubes to improve the mechanical properties of AZ31. The study is done by using high energy planetary milling and sintering method. The mechanical behavior & microstructural valuation of composite powders and sintered specimen were studied by X-ray diffraction (XRD) and scanning electron microscopy furnished with energy-dispersive spectrometer (EDS) and mechanical tests. The embedded mwcnt(multiwalled carbon nanotube) in the matrix improves the yield stress, ultimate tensile strength and micro hardness of the AZ31composite.