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Dry wear and friction properties of an A356/SiC foam interpenetrating phase composite

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Dry wear and friction properties of an A356/SiC foam interpenetrating phase composite

Cree, D. and Pugh, Martin (2011) Dry wear and friction properties of an A356/SiC foam interpenetrating phase composite. Wear, 272 (1). pp. 88-96. ISSN 00431648

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Official URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.wear.2011.07.008

Abstract

The dry sliding wear and friction behaviors of A356 aluminum alloy and a hybrid composite of A356 aluminum alloy and silicon carbide foam in the form of an interpenetrating phase composite were evaluated using a ball-on-disk apparatus at ambient conditions. The stationary 6.35 mm alumina ball produced a wear track (scar) diameter of 7 mm on the rotating specimen surface. Three different loads; 5 N, 10 N and 20 N were applied at a constant sliding speed of 33 mm/s for both materials. Wear tracks were characterized with a scanning electron microscope and measured with an optical surface profilometer. In general, this novel A356/SiC foam composite reduced the friction coefficient and wear rate from that of the base alloy for all loading conditions. In addition, as the load increased, the friction coefficient and wear rate decreased for both materials. The results indicate the composite could be used in light-weight applications where moderate strength and wear properties are needed.

Divisions:Concordia University > Gina Cody School of Engineering and Computer Science > Mechanical and Industrial Engineering
Item Type:Article
Refereed:Yes
Authors:Cree, D. and Pugh, Martin
Journal or Publication:Wear
Date:2011
Digital Object Identifier (DOI):10.1016/j.wear.2011.07.008
ID Code:36188
Deposited By: ANDREA MURRAY
Deposited On:14 Dec 2011 20:45
Last Modified:18 Jan 2018 17:36
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