Issue
J. Phys. IV France
Volume 03, Number C7, Novembre 1993
The 3rd European Conference on Advanced Materials and Processes
Troisiéme Conférence Européenne sur les Matériaux et les Procédés Avancés
Page(s) C7-1845 - C7-1848
DOI https://doi.org/10.1051/jp4:19937294
The 3rd European Conference on Advanced Materials and Processes
Troisiéme Conférence Européenne sur les Matériaux et les Procédés Avancés

J. Phys. IV France 03 (1993) C7-1845-C7-1848

DOI: 10.1051/jp4:19937294

Early stages of sliding wear behaviour of Al2O3 and SiC reinforced aluminium

F. BONOLLO1, L. CESCHINI2, G.L. GARAGNANI2, G. PALOMBARINI2, I. TANGERINI3 and A. ZAMBON1

1  Department for Mechanics and Management Innovation, University of Padova, Via Marzolo 9, 35131 Padova, Italy
2  Institute of Metallurgy, University of Bologna, Viale Risorgimento 4, 40136 Bologna, Italy
3  TEMAV, Via delle Industrie 39, 30175 Porto Marghera, Venezia, Italy


Abstract
Al matrix composites reinforced by 10 vol.% Al2O3 and SiC particles were subjected to dry sliding tests against steel using a slider-on-cylinder tribometer. Damage mechanisms were "micro-machining" of the steel carried out by ceramic particles, plastic deformation and oxidation of the metal matrix, as well as abrasion. The results were discussed on the basis of the third-body wear model.



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