Examining of abrasion resistance of hybrid composites reinforced with SiC and Cgr particles

The presented work discusses the influence of the type and volume percentage of particulate reinforcement consisting of mixed silicon carbide and graphite on the abrasion wear of hybrid composites with AlMg10 matrix. Also the macro photos of frictional surfaces have been shown and the results of hardness measurements have been presented. The performed examinations have allowed for stating that the mixture of SiC and Cgr particles changes in favour the tribological properties of the matrix alloy. It has been also proved that introducing hard reinforcing particles along with soft lubricating ones allows for achieving the material exhibiting high abrasion resistance, and moreover, the graphite particles protect the abraded surface from the destructive action of silicon carbide particles. Also hardness measurements have been performed and the resulting conclusion is that the composite hardness increases with an increase in volume fraction of the reinforcing particles.