| Sample 1 | AA-6061 + 5% Coarse SiC | Sample 5 | Pure Al |
| Sample 2 | AA-6061 + 5% Finer SiC | Sample 6 | AA-6061 |
| Sample 3 | Pure Al + 5% Al2O3 | Sample 7 | AA-4032 |
| Sample 4 | AA-4032 + 5% Al2O3 | ||