MUMBAI, India, March 13 -- Intellectual Property India has published a patent application (202621010563 A) filed by Symbiosis International, Pune, Maharashtra, on Jan. 31, for 'a wear-resistant metal matrix composite.'
Inventor(s) include Pradyumna Pramod Phutane; and Dr. Vijaykumar S. Jatti.
The application for the patent was published on March 13, under issue no. 11/2026.
According to the abstract released by the Intellectual Property India: "The invention relates to a wear-resistant metal matrix composite (100) comprising an aluminium-magnesium alloy reinforced with silicon carbide particles. The composite (100) is fabricated using a controlled stir-casting method in which a molten Al-Mg alloy is mechanically stirred to form a vortex and preheated silicon carbide particles are introduced to achieve uniform distribution and improved interfacial bonding. Degassing techniques are applied to minimize porosity and enhance structural integrity during solidification. The resulting composite exhibits significantly increased hardness, higher tensile strength, and substantially reduced wear rate under dry sliding conditions compared to unreinforced alloys. The invention provides a lightweight, cost-effective, and scalable material solution suitable for components that undergo continuous frictional loads, including automotive, aerospace, and industrial mechanical systems requiring enhanced durability and prolonged service life."
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