Characterisitcs of Al2O3 Nano-Particle Filled GFRP Composites Using Wear Maps

摘要

In this study, glass fiber reinforced plastic (GFRP) filled with different volume fraction (1, 2 & 3%) of nano-Al2O3 particles are tested for their tribological behavior. The wear tests are conducted for different sliding velocities ranging from 0.312 to 2.512m/s and normal force ranging from 4.91 to 24.71 N. Different wear mechanisms are identified through scanning electron microscope (SEM). Wear maps are drawn by taking sliding velocity on x-axis and normal force on y-axis. The wear maps are utilized to study the dominance of particular wear mechanism that dominates a particular wear regime. Out of three materials discussed, GFRP filled with 3% nano alumina (GFRP3) exhibits better wear resistance than the other materials used in this study.