Title: Wear characteristics of Al-Mg₂Si alloys of various weight fractions

Authors: R. Sundaramoorthy

Addresses: School of Aeronautical Sciences, Hindustan Institute of Technology and Science, Chennai, Tamilnadu, India

Abstract: Industrial applications such as aerospace and defence can benefit from its high strength-to-weight ratio, low thermal expansion coefficient, and good wear resistance. Because of its light weight and simplicity of machining, it has become a popular choice for manufacturing. It is also worth noting that the finish is excellent. These changes necessitate further investigation of Al-Mg₂Si alloys. The wear properties of the alloys were examined in this study. Casting was used to develop magnesium-silicide aluminium alloys. Microstructural analysis revealed the existence of a hitherto unidentified magnesium silicide proeutectic. Disc wear behaviour and life span were determined using a computerised pin-on-disc testing procedure. As the sliding distance and time grew, the alloy began to show signs of wear.

Keywords: alloys formulations; Al-Mg₂Si alloys; microstructure; wear test; worn surfaces.

DOI: 10.1504/IJMATEI.2023.130135

International Journal of Materials Engineering Innovation, 2023 Vol.14 No.2, pp.163 - 177

Received: 02 Feb 2022
Accepted: 25 May 2022
Published online: 05 Apr 2023 *

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