Experimental Investigation on Tribological Properties of AA7085 - Titanium Carbide Metal Matrix Composites
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This study focuses on fabricating Titanium Carbide (TiC) as a bonding agent in AA7085 alloy with proportions by weight of 0%, 0.5%, 1%, and 1.5% using the stir casting technique. Tribological properties were assessed via wear and microstructural tests under as-cast conditions. Optical microscopy revealed a uniform distribution of reinforcements within the AA7085 metal matrix. Findings demonstrate improved tribological behaviour in composites across assessment of the base alloy, with reductions in friction and wear. Nevertheless, surpassing a certain threshold in TiC ratio may result in agglomerations at grain boundaries, leading to decreased wear rate values.
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