Mechanical and Wear properties of Mg and rubber

1. Mechanical and wear properties of Mg/RSSC Composites
Team Members: Ceyalin Behal G
Dijolin Ashick Mano G
Jerlin Jacob M
Aravinth M U
Supervisor: Prof. Dr. John Iruthaya Raj

2. Abstract:
Metal matrix nano composites(MMNCs) are of great
interest in recent years, mainly owing to their superior
features suitable for different applications such as functional
and structural applications. In this project rubber seed shell
charcoal (rssc) is reinforced with magnesium and suitable
magnesium composite was developed by using the stir
casting technique. The rubber seed shells were heated to
300 degree to prepare the charcoal. It is proposed to carry
out tensile test, hardness test and wear test.

3. Introduction
• We have referred this table to choose the reinforcement.

4. Magnesium:
Magnesium is a chemical element with the symbol Mg and
atomic number 12. It is a shiny grey metal having a low density,
low melting point and high chemical reactivity.

5. RSSC
(Rubber Seed Shell Charcoal):
The charcoal of rubber seed shell powder after receiving from
the furnace these gets grinded into powdered form. Then these
converted into fine powdered structure .

6. What is a Composite?
A composite material can be defined as a combination of a matrix and a
reinforcement, which when combined gives properties superior to the
properties of the individual components. In the case of a composite, the
reinforcement is the fibers and is used to fortify the matrix in terms of
strength and stiffness. The reinforcement fibers can be cut, aligned, placed
in different ways to affect the properties of the resulting composite. The
matrix, normally a form of resin, keeps the reinforcement in the desired
orientation. It protects the reinforcement from chemical and environmental
attack, and it bonds the reinforcement so that applied loads can be
effectively transferred.

7. Conclusion
So far, we have collected the rubber seed shells for the
plantations nearby. We have planned to prepare the rubber seed
shell charcoal as soon as possible. The composites will be
prepared using the stir casting machine available in our college.

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