This research review examines the mechanical and physical properties of zinc-aluminium metal matrix composites (MMCs). MMCs are materials composed of metal matrix reinforced with metal, ceramic, or polymeric particles, fibres, or sheets. In particular, this review focuses on the properties of zinc-aluminium MMCs, a relatively novel material. It discusses the advantages and disadvantages of zinc-aluminium MMCs compared to conventional materials. It provides an overview of the mechanical and physical properties of zinc-aluminium MMCs, such as compressive strength, modulus of elasticity, coefficient of thermal expansion, thermal conductivity, electrical conductivity, and corrosion resistance. The review also covers the various processing techniques used to manufacture zinc-aluminium MMCs, such as powder metallurgy, casting, and hot pressing. The review concludes with a discussion of the potential applications of zinc-aluminium MMCs. This review provides an overview of the mechanical and physical properties of zinc-aluminium metal matrix composites (MMCs). The advantages and disadvantages of these materials are compared to conventional materials and presents an overview of their mechanical and physical properties, such as compressive strength, modulus of elasticity, coefficient of thermal expansion, thermal conductivity, electrical conductivity, and corrosion resistance. The review also covers the various processing techniques used to manufacture zinc-aluminium MMCs, as well as their potential applications. The research review provides valuable insight into the properties and potential applications of zinc-aluminium MMCs, and could be of great use to engineers and materials scientists seeking to make use of this novel material.
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Ganeshkumar S and Gautam K, “Exploring the Mechanical and Physical Properties of Zinc-Aluminium Metal Matrix Composites – A Review”, Advances in Computational Intelligence in Materials Science, pp. 127-132, June. 2023. doi:10.53759/acims/978-9914-9946-6-7-16
