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Vol. 2 No. 2 (2026): Volume 2, Issue 2, 2026

Manufacturing and Mechanical Characteristics of A356.2/RHA Composites

Submitted
June 24, 2026
Published
2026-05-11

Abstract

The vortex technique was used in this investigation to create A356.2 Al/Rice husk ash 
(RHA) metal matrix composites (MMCs). The composites were made using various weight 
percentages of reinforcement. Microstructural characterisation is done using a scanning 
electron microscope with an energy dispersive X-ray analyzer. Properties such as ultimate 
tensile strength, density, and hardness were examined. The microhardness findings showed 
that the matrix material near the rice husk ash particle had a greater hardness. Particles of 
rice husk ash are added to composites to increase certain of their mechanical qualities while 
decreasing their density.