In this review article, the current status of and recent developments in
fabrication techniques for all types of Silicon Carbide reinforced Aluminium Metal
Matrix Composites (SiC-AMMCs) have been elaborately discussed. The comparative
studies on fabrication methods have also been reported in this article. Furthermore, the
possible interfacial reactions between aluminium and silicon carbide that have been
presented by researchers were also explored and their causes and remedies have been
discussed. The entire discussion in this review article reveals that liquid fabrication
processes (especially stir casting) are used effectively for mass production, intricate
shapes, a variety of products, nano-composites, etc. The solid-state processes are
performed below the melting temperature of matrices, resulting in the least possible
interfacial reactions leading to unwanted compounds’ formation. The literature on
interfacial reactions reveals that the Al4C3
compound is mostly formed as a result of the
reactions between aluminium and silicon carbide and exhibits a deleterious effect on
the composite properties.
Keywords: Aluminium, Fabrication, Interfacial reactions, Metal matrix composite, Review, Silicon carbide.
