Study of the tribological properties of fly ash cenosphere particulate reinforced LM6 (Al-Si12) matrix alloy composites produced by stir casting method

Stir casting is an economical and simplest method for the production of metal matrix composites (MMCs). In this process, the mixing of the reinforcement particles into the molten metal bath is achieved by stirring. After stirring, the molten metal poured into the desired shape mould and allowed for...

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Main Authors: Tanusree Bera, Samir K. Acharya
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Malaysian Tribology Society 2018-09-01
Series:Jurnal Tribologi
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Online Access:http://jurnaltribologi.mytribos.org/v18/JT-18-124-135.pdf
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description Stir casting is an economical and simplest method for the production of metal matrix composites (MMCs). In this process, the mixing of the reinforcement particles into the molten metal bath is achieved by stirring. After stirring, the molten metal poured into the desired shape mould and allowed for solidification. In this study, LM6 (Al-Si12) matrix reinforced with fly ash cenosphere particulates produced MMCs through the stir casting method. The friction and wear behaviour were studied for LM6 (Al-Si12)/cenosphere composites by using pin-on-disc wear tester under dry sliding condition. The friction and wear tests were carried out at different weight percentages of cenosphere (wt. % c/s) under various loads and sliding velocity. The results showed that the wear resistance of LM6 (Al-Si12) / cenosphere composites is better than of LM6 (Al-Si12) matrix alloy. The specific wear rate and the coefficient of friction decrease as the load increases. The worn mass loss of the composites increases rapidly with the increase of the applied load. Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) studies reveal the presence of abrasive wear mechanisms.
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spelling doaj.art-f59b9b3c9554405eb66042b8d22b82b62022-12-21T18:46:47ZengMalaysian Tribology SocietyJurnal Tribologi2289-72322018-09-0118124135Study of the tribological properties of fly ash cenosphere particulate reinforced LM6 (Al-Si12) matrix alloy composites produced by stir casting methodTanusree Bera0Samir K. Acharya1Department of Mechanical Engineering, National Institute of Technology Rourkela, INDIA.Department of Mechanical Engineering, National Institute of Technology Rourkela, INDIA.Stir casting is an economical and simplest method for the production of metal matrix composites (MMCs). In this process, the mixing of the reinforcement particles into the molten metal bath is achieved by stirring. After stirring, the molten metal poured into the desired shape mould and allowed for solidification. In this study, LM6 (Al-Si12) matrix reinforced with fly ash cenosphere particulates produced MMCs through the stir casting method. The friction and wear behaviour were studied for LM6 (Al-Si12)/cenosphere composites by using pin-on-disc wear tester under dry sliding condition. The friction and wear tests were carried out at different weight percentages of cenosphere (wt. % c/s) under various loads and sliding velocity. The results showed that the wear resistance of LM6 (Al-Si12) / cenosphere composites is better than of LM6 (Al-Si12) matrix alloy. The specific wear rate and the coefficient of friction decrease as the load increases. The worn mass loss of the composites increases rapidly with the increase of the applied load. Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) studies reveal the presence of abrasive wear mechanisms.http://jurnaltribologi.mytribos.org/v18/JT-18-124-135.pdfFly ash cenosphereLM6 (Al-Si12) matrix alloyAbrasive wearSEM
spellingShingle Tanusree Bera
Samir K. Acharya
Study of the tribological properties of fly ash cenosphere particulate reinforced LM6 (Al-Si12) matrix alloy composites produced by stir casting method
Jurnal Tribologi
Fly ash cenosphere
LM6 (Al-Si12) matrix alloy
Abrasive wear
SEM
title Study of the tribological properties of fly ash cenosphere particulate reinforced LM6 (Al-Si12) matrix alloy composites produced by stir casting method
title_full Study of the tribological properties of fly ash cenosphere particulate reinforced LM6 (Al-Si12) matrix alloy composites produced by stir casting method
title_fullStr Study of the tribological properties of fly ash cenosphere particulate reinforced LM6 (Al-Si12) matrix alloy composites produced by stir casting method
title_full_unstemmed Study of the tribological properties of fly ash cenosphere particulate reinforced LM6 (Al-Si12) matrix alloy composites produced by stir casting method
title_short Study of the tribological properties of fly ash cenosphere particulate reinforced LM6 (Al-Si12) matrix alloy composites produced by stir casting method
title_sort study of the tribological properties of fly ash cenosphere particulate reinforced lm6 al si12 matrix alloy composites produced by stir casting method
topic Fly ash cenosphere
LM6 (Al-Si12) matrix alloy
Abrasive wear
SEM
url http://jurnaltribologi.mytribos.org/v18/JT-18-124-135.pdf
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