The Effect of Impact Angle of the Particle on Solid Particle Wear Properties of Basalt Base Glass-Ceramics

In this study, the effect of impact angle of the particles on solid particle erosive wear properties of basalt base glass-ceramics used for industrial applications was investigated. Commercial basalt glass-ceramic materials size of 2 0 x 2 0 x 3 cm was sectioned to the size of 5 x 5 x 1 : 2 cm. The experimental procedure was performed by using erosive wear test device with nozzle diameter of 0.78 cm. Na feldspar size of 300 mu m was used as erosive media. The samples were fixed 2 cm distance from the nozzle, Na feldspar particles were sprayed by using 1.5, 3, 4 bar pressure for 20 s. The tests were repeated with 30 degrees + 45 degrees + 60 degrees + 75 degrees + 90 degrees impact angles. The erosive wear rates were measured and the effect of particle impact angle on wear properties was determined.