Microstructural, mechanical, and tribological evaluation of Al7075 reinforced with B4C and graphene particulates produced by stir casting

Rumalla Haranath, Koppanati Meera Saheb, Movva Naga Swapna Sri, Vijayakumar Sivasundar, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Maturi Venkata Subba Rao Engineering College, Department of Mechanical Engineering, University College of Engineering , Department of Mechanical Engineering, Prasad V. Potluri Siddhartha Institute of Technology, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Saveetha School of Engineering, Saveetha University

Journal of Composite Materials

Published online on June 29, 2026

Abstract

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This study investigated the mechanical and tribological properties of Al7075 alloy reinforced with B4C and graphene particles, processed through stir casting. It focused on incorporating a constant 5wt% Boron Carbide and varying graphene concentrations (1 ...