Effect of Speed on Tribological Properties of Graphene Toughned Alumina (Al-G) Composite
K. I. Vishnu Vandana1, K. N. S Suman2
1K. I. Vishnu Vandana, Department of Mechanical Engineering P.V.P. Siddhartha Institute of Technology, Kanuru, Vijayawada, AP.
2Dr. KNS Suman, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Andhra University, Vishakhapatnam, Ap.
Manuscript received on 29 June 2019 | Revised Manuscript received on 05 July 2019 | Manuscript published on 30 July 2019 | PP: 2068-2074 | Volume-8 Issue-9, July 2019 | Retrieval Number: I8062078919/19©BEIESP | DOI: 10.35940/ijitee.I8062.078919
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Abstract: This research work discusses the influence of different wt% of Graphene addition to Alumina matrix and its impact on mechanical properties such as hardness and wear properties of prepared composites (Al-G). The Al-G composites were prepared using powder metallurgy technique with the help of microwave sintering. The hardness of prepared specimens was tested using the Vickers hardness test for various combinations of Graphene in alumina matrix. The wear behaviour of material is explored using Pin on disk apparatus at various speeds and sliding distances for different wt% of graphene added alumina samples. The weight percentages of graphene vary from 0.1 to 0.4wt% with the interval of 0.1%. It was observed that the presence of graphene in alumina and processed with microwave sintering has a significant effect on wear properties of the Al-G composite. The present work focussed on the improvement in wear resistance through microwave sintering of alumina with the addition of various wt% of graphene. The main aim is to explore best optimum AL-G composition for increased wear resistance.
Keywords: Alumina, Graphene, Wear Properties, Microwave Sintering, Nano Powders.
Scope of the Article: Composite Materials