Effect of SiC Amount on the Hardness Properties of Fe Matrix SiC Reinforced Composites
Mehmet Akif Erden Hasan Karabulut
AbstractIn this study, Fe-based composites containing 1, 2 and 4% (by weight) SiC were produced by conventional powder metallurgy method. The powders were weighed in the sensitive balance and pressed under pressure of 750 MPa after 1 hour of blending. After pressing, the composite materials were sintered at 1100 °C for 1 hour. With the increasing the amount of SiC, the decrease in density amounts, the increase hardness and porosity values were determined.