Determination of Mechanical Behaviour of Fe-CNT MMC

Composite Material have found widespread application in various fields. Carbon Nanotubes have recently emerged as materials with outstanding properties. However, until now, the main obstacle is to obtain a homogenous dispersion of the CNTs in the desired material matrix. The manufacturing of Metal/ CNT specimen is done by Powder Metallurgical process, advanced technology of manufacturing over the conventional manufacturing process with less cost, time saving and reduced secondary operation. In this project iron metal powder of fine mesh was used and MWCNT was used as a reinforcement as indeed. The reinforcement is done in various composition. The iron powder and CNT, with liquid paraffin used as a binder, is blended by ball milling process. Then the powder was compacted in hydraulic press. The compacted specimen, called Green specimen, was sintered with Nitrogen atmosphere. The sintered component with various composition of CNT is fabricated. The composites made out of a metal and CNT are characterized regarding microstructure and Mechanical properties. (c) 2017 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.