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Enhanced Mechanical and Tribological Performance of Magnesium–Boron Carbide Composites Fabricated via Stir Casting for Lightweight Structural ApplicationsBy P. Saravana Kumar, H. Vinoth Kumar, P. Pramerla, Bindu S S, G. Saveetha, Nellore Manoj Kumar, Avinash Kumar, M. Mathiyarasi
Abstract: This study investigates the fabrication and evaluation of properties of magnesium (Mg) matrix composites reinforced with boron carbide (B₄C) for lightweight structural applications. Stir casting was employed to incorporate B₄C particles at varying weight fractions (0%, 3%, 6%, and 9%) into the magnesium matrix. The influence of B₄C on density, porosity, hardness, tensile strength, and wear resistance was systematically examined. Theoretical density increased from 1.74 g/cm³ (pure Mg) to 1.88 …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 13, Issue 4, 2025 · pp. 29–39 Read article →