SiC/Al 6061 is a metal matrix composite (MMC) consisting of silicon carbide particles (20 vol%) dispersed throughout an aluminum 6061-T6 matrix, typically produced via stir casting or powder metallurgy. This material combines the lightweight and workability of aluminum with the stiffness and hardness of ceramic particles, offering improved strength-to-weight ratio and wear resistance compared to unreinforced aluminum alloys. It is used in automotive and aerospace applications where weight reduction, thermal management, and structural rigidity are critical, and represents a practical middle ground between conventional aluminum alloys and more expensive fiber-reinforced composites.
Compliance & Regulations
Fiber Direction
Ply Schedule
Laminate Code
[0]T
Fiber angles relative to the 0° reference direction (red arrow in 3D view). 0° = longitudinal, 90° = transverse, ±45° = shear paths.
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Hardness (Vickers)(HV) | 180 | HV | — | ||
Ultimate Tensile Strength(σUTS) | 450.0 | MPa | — | ||
Young's Modulus(E) | 100.0 | GPa | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Thermal Conductivity(k) | 170 | W/(m·K) | — | ||
Coefficient of Thermal Expansion(α (CTE)) | 0.0000150 | 1/K | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 2.770 | kg/m³ | — |