Sliding friction and wear performance of the nano-bioceramic α-Al2O3 prepared by high energy milling

Mamoun Fellah*, Mohammed Abdul Samad, Mohamed Labaiz, Omar Assala, Alain Iost

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Abstract

Abstract The structural evolution and morphological changes of the nanostructured α-Al2O3 powder using different milling times (1, 8, 16 and 24 h) were studied. It is observed that the crystallite size of the particles reduced to 2 nm after milling for 24 h. Morphological studies of powder particles indicated that the powder particle size continuously decreases with increasing milling time. The sliding wear rate and wear coefficient of friction were lower in the nanocrystalline samples milled at 24 h at same applied load (3, 6 or 10 N). The improved friction and wear resistance is attributed to the finer microstructure of the sample milled for 24 h.

Original languageEnglish
Article number3741
Pages (from-to)151-159
Number of pages9
JournalTribology International
Volume91
DOIs
StatePublished - 25 Jul 2015

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Keywords

  • Nanobioceramic
  • Nanotribology
  • Sliding friction and wear
  • Wear testing

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Mechanics of Materials
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Surfaces and Interfaces
  • Surfaces, Coatings and Films

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