The role of alumina particles in anti-seizure properties of alumina particles composite aluminium alloys has been investigated. Composite specimens were prepared by vortex method under liquid state of matrix alloy at 1023 K. Friction tests were carried out with pin versus disc type tribometer. Aluminium alloy or composite specimens were pressed to annealed 0.6 % C steel, Hv 200, under unlubricated and in air condition. The seizure phenomena appeared as the drastic increase of wear volume and frictional force for specimens without alumina particles, even for hyper-eutectic Al-Si alloy. Composites never fell into seizure state. The composite with 5 vol % particles has the enough effect to preventing the seizure. The wear rates of composite pin specimens were increased with volume fraction of alumina particles, however. It was found from microscopic observation that the prevention of frictional seizure was for following reasons. They are the resistance of alumina particles against plastic flow of matrix, and the fragmentation and dispersion of particles at sliding surface to obstruct metal to metal contact.
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