Effect of Test Parameters on the Friction Behaviour of Anodized Aluminium Alloy. (29th October 2014)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Guezmil, M.; Bensalah, W.; Khalladi, A.; Elleuch, K.; De-Petris Wery, M.; Ayedi, H. F.
• Other Names: Yao Shuen Huei Academic Editor.
• Is Part Of: ISRN obstetrics and gynecology. Volume 2014(2014)
• Publication Date: 2014-10-29
• Subjects: Obstetrics -- Periodicals; Gynecology -- Periodicals; Pregnancy Complications; Genital Diseases, Female; Gynecology; Obstetrics; Electronic journals; Periodical; Periodicals; Fulltext; Internet Resources; Periodicals; 618.2
• DOI: 10.1155/2014/795745
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2090-4436

Abstract

Abstract : The tribological behaviour of anodic oxide layer formed on Al5754, used in automotive applications, was investigated against test parameters. The friction coefficient under different normal loads, sliding speeds, and oxide thicknesses was studied using a pin on disc tribometer. Results show that the increase of load and sliding speed increase the friction coefficient. The rise of contact pressure and temperature seems to cause changes in wear mechanism. Glow-discharge optical emission spectroscopy (GDOES) was used to investigate the chemical composition of the oxide layer. Morphology and composition of the wear tracks were analyzed by scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDS). On the basis of these characterization techniques, a wear mechanism was proposed. The observed mechanical properties can be related to the morphology and the chemical composition of the layer.