Investigation of Mechanical and Dry Sliding Wear Behaviours of AlB2/PE Polymer Matrix Composites

Ö. Savaşa, F. Ficicib, R. Kayikcib and S. Köksalb aYildiz Technical University, Faculty of Naval Architecture and Maritime, Istanbul, Turkey bSakarya University, Faculty of Technology, Sakarya, Turkey

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In this study, mechanical and wear behaviour of polymer-boride composite (AlB2/PE) materials produced through pressure moulding technique have been experimentally investigated. Three different composite materials that include 5 wt%, 10 wt%, and 20 wt% AlB2 reinforcement phase were tested using pin-on-disk arrangement. Compared with the matrix, the 20 wt% AlB2 composite shows a 71% increase in the ultimate tensile strength and the highest wear resistance.

DOI: 10.12693/APhysPolA.125.388 PACS numbers: 81.40.Pq, 81.05.Lg