This document discusses research into improving the mechanical properties of aluminum-zinc alloys through the addition of silicon carbide particles. Specifically, it examines the effects of adding silicon carbide to an aluminum-zinc alloy matrix on properties like strength, hardness, and wear resistance. The research finds that adding silicon carbide particles leads to significant increases in the alloy's ultimate tensile strength and hardness. These silicon carbide particle-reinforced metal matrix composites show potential for applications that require high wear resistance, such as in the automotive and aerospace industries.