[Retracted] Comparison of Microstructure and Mechanical Properties of A356/SiC Metal Matrix Composites Produced by Two Different Melting Routes

Table 13

Improved fatigue strength of A356/SiC MMC by electromagnetic stir casting process.

A356/SiC; MMC	Sample; Number	Electromagnetic stir casting samples (ESCS)			Mechanical stir casting samples (MSCS)			Improved fatigue; strength at; 1 × 10^7; (MPa)
		Fatigue; strength at; 1 × 10^7; (MPa)	Variation at; 1 × 10^7; (MPa)	Average fatigue; strength at; 1 × 10^7; (MPa)	Fatigue; strength at; 1 × 10^7; (MPa)	Variation at; 1 × 10^7; (MPa)	Average fatigue; strength at; 1 × 10^7; (MPa)
100% A356 + 0% SiC	1	117	9	121.33	118	24	120.33	0.82%
	2	121			114
	3	126			129
95% A356 + 5% SiC	1	125	29	138	114	46	132	4.34%
	2	135			122
	3	154			160
90% A356 + 10% SiC	1	138	37	155.66	132	39	148	4.92%
	2	175			141
	3	154			171
85% A356 + 15% SiC	1	152	50	171.33	144	69	168.66	1.55%
	2	202			149
	3	160			213