FACULTY OF ENGINEERING

MECHANICAL ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT

Fourth Year Production

Advanced Material Technology

REPORT

ON
The Effect of Adding Titanium Carbide To Aluminum 2024 Alloy

PREPARED

To: Eng. / Mohammed khaled

By: Mohammad Ali Tolbah Ali Hashim

B.N.: 704538
Introduction:
Aluminum alloys are widely used in various industries due to their
high strength-to-weight ratio, good corrosion resistance, and
excellent formability. One of the most commonly used aluminum
alloys is 2024, which is known for its high strength and fatigue
resistance. However, this alloy is prone to wear and erosion, which
makes it unsuitable for some applications. To improve the wear
resistance of aluminum 2024 alloy, researchers have investigated
the effect of adding different reinforcement materials such as
ceramic particles. One such material is titanium carbide (TiC),
which is known for its high hardness and wear resistance. In this
report, we will examine the effect of TiC on the properties of
aluminum 2024 alloy.

Aluminum 2024 alloy.

Experimental Procedure:
To investigate the effect of TiC on the properties of aluminum
2024 alloy, several samples were prepared with varying
percentages of TiC. The TiC particles were added to the aluminum
2024 alloy using a powder metallurgy technique. The samples
were then subjected to various tests to determine their mechanical
properties, microstructure, and wear resistance.

Results:
The addition of TiC particles to aluminum 2024 alloy resulted in a
significant increase in hardness and wear resistance. The hardness
of the composite increased with increasing TiC content, reaching a
maximum value at 10% TiC. The wear resistance of the composite
also improved with the addition of TiC, with a maximum
improvement observed at 6% TiC. The microstructure of the
composite showed that the TiC particles were uniformly
distributed throughout the aluminum matrix, which contributed to
the improved mechanical properties.

Aluminum 2024 alloy after adding TiC.

Discussion:
The results of this study indicate that the addition of TiC particles
to aluminum 2024 alloy can significantly improve its mechanical
properties and wear resistance. The increase in hardness and wear
resistance can be attributed to the high hardness and wear
resistance of TiC particles. The uniform distribution of TiC
particles in the aluminum matrix also plays a role in improving the
properties of the composite.

The results of this study have important implications for the use of
aluminum 2024 alloy in various applications. The improved wear
resistance of the composite makes it suitable for use in
applications that require high wear resistance such as aerospace
and automotive industries. The increased hardness of the
composite also makes it suitable for use in applications that require
high strength such as structural applications.

Conclusion:
In conclusion, the addition of TiC particles to aluminum 2024
alloy can significantly improve its mechanical properties and wear
resistance. The uniform distribution of TiC particles in the
aluminum matrix contributes to the improved properties of the
composite. The results of this study have important implications
for the use of aluminum 2024 alloy in various applications,
particularly in industries that require high wear resistance and
strength. Further studies are needed to investigate the effect of TiC
on the other properties of aluminum 2024 alloy such as fatigue
resistance and corrosion resistance.