I want to know the maximum quantity of nano particles reinforcement that can be used in metal matrix nano composites in order to prevent agglomeration of the particles
It is difficult to produce nano composite in stir casting for volume fraction in excess of 2%. The nano level particles increase the total surface area to be wetted by the liquid metal. The fluidity of the melt also reduces drastically by nano particles. One can reasonably cast upto 20 vol.% micro level particles using stir casting.