Research Article

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

Table 2

Properties of A356 alloy [13, 14].

Liquidus temperature615°C
Solidus temperature555°C
Density (g/cm3)2.685
Tensile strength (MPa)230
Hardness (BHN)75
Toughness (joule)6
Fatigue strength (1 × 107 MPa)120