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Arabian Journal for Science and Engineering
Published in: Arabian Journal for Science and Engineering 3/2021

05-01-2021 | Research Article-Mechanical Engineering

Tribological Performance of Sub-Micron Al2O3-Reinforced Aluminum Composite Brake Rotor Material

Authors: M. M. A. Baig, A. M. Al-Qutub, I. M. Allam, Faheemuddin Patel, Abdul Samad Mohammed

Published in: Arabian Journal for Science and Engineering | Issue 3/2021

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Abstract

Friction and wear characteristics of 6061 Al alloy composite reinforced with sub-micron Al2O3 particles (Al/Al2O3 submicron composite) against commercial semi-metallic brake pad material were determined in dry sliding condition at different loads and sliding speeds using a pad-on-disc configuration. The tribological performance of Al/Al2O3 submicron composite was evaluated against conventional grey cast iron brake rotor material under same conditions. The Al/Al2O3 submicron composite exhibited lower wear rate than grey cast iron, specifically at brake power intensity (PV) lower than 6 MPa-m/s. Al/Al2O3 submicron composite also resulted in much lower wear of the semi-metallic brake pad material at higher brake power intensity (above PV = 6 MPa-m/s) compared to grey cast iron. This is attributed to the better heat dissipation in Al/Al2O3 submicron composite causing the brake pad material to operate at much lower temperature. Up to a sliding speed of 2 m/s, a 20% higher coefficient of friction was observed with brake pad material sliding against grey cast iron. Higher sliding speeds were marked with negligible difference in friction. The scanning electron microscope (SEM) with energy-dispersive spectrum (EDS) analyzer was used to examine the morphology and chemical composition of worn surfaces and then investigate the underlying wear mechanisms.
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‘A pound for a pound’ is a catch phrase used in the British automotive industry to show the importance of weight reduction in car parts, meaning that a pound sterling more is usually paid for an equivalent part that weighs a pound (0.454 kg) less.
 
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Metadata
Title
Tribological Performance of Sub-Micron Al2O3-Reinforced Aluminum Composite Brake Rotor Material
Authors
M. M. A. Baig
A. M. Al-Qutub
I. M. Allam
Faheemuddin Patel
Abdul Samad Mohammed
Publication date
05-01-2021
Publisher
Springer Berlin Heidelberg
Published in
Arabian Journal for Science and Engineering / Issue 3/2021
Print ISSN: 2193-567X
Electronic ISSN: 2191-4281
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s13369-020-05179-x

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