Effect of micro and nano-sized ZrSiO4 particles on the friction and wear properties of polymer matrix composites

In this study, the size effect of zircon (ZrSiO ) on the tribological characteristics of polymer matrix friction composites were investigated. Hence, four friction composites containing micro and nano-sized zircon particles (5 and 10 wt%) were developed and produced using powder metallurgy method. T...

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Published inMaterialprüfung Vol. 64; no. 9; pp. 1290 - 1297
Main Authors Sugözü, Banu, Dağhan, Behcet, Akdemir, Ahmet, Sugözü, İlker
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published De Gruyter 27.09.2022
Subjects
brake
friction
tribology
wear
ZrSiO
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Summary:In this study, the size effect of zircon (ZrSiO ) on the tribological characteristics of polymer matrix friction composites were investigated. Hence, four friction composites containing micro and nano-sized zircon particles (5 and 10 wt%) were developed and produced using powder metallurgy method. Their wear and friction characteristics were examined using a friction-wear test device. The weight loss and specific wear rate were measured and compared with that obtained for microsized zircon particles. The surfaces of samples were analyzed using a scanning electron microscope, and less wear was observed in the samples containing nano-sized zircon particles. The results revealed that the size of abrasive particles plays a key role in enhancing the friction coefficient and friction stability.
ISSN:0025-5300
2195-8572
DOI:10.1515/mt-2021-2223