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Wear Properties of an In-Situ Processed TiC-Reinforced Bronze

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  01 February 2011

R. Sanchez  and
H. F Lopez
R. Sanchez
Affiliation:
Materials Department, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, Milwaukee WI 53209.
H. F Lopez
Affiliation:
Materials Department, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, Milwaukee WI 53209.
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Abstract

In this work, an Al-bronze alloy is reinforced with TiC through reaction of the alloy melt with methane gas. The resultant alloy is then centrifugally cast in cylindrical molds. It is found that the surface at the inner diameter of the cast contained in-situ produced TiC as well as Fe-rich inclusions. Metallographic observations using optical and scanning electron microscopy confirmed the presence of TiC particles (30 % volume), alpha and beta grains including iron precipitates. Cylindrical pins are machined from the inner surface and tested under various conditions in a three pin on disk Falex machine. Pins are tested under a constant load of 2.86 MPa and friction and wear rates are determined from measurements of weight losses versus wear lengths. It is found that under the applied load the reinforced material exhibits high friction and relatively low wear when compared with the unreinforced material. Apparently, under these conditions the TiC particles become abrasive particles thus contributing to wear of the steel counter-face through three body abrasive wear.

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Research Article
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MRS Online Proceedings Library (OPL) , Volume 1276: Advanced Structural Materials–2010 , 2010 , 17
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Copyright © Materials Research Society 2010

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