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Evaluation of the Mechanical and Tribological Properties of Aluminium - Based Composites Reinforced Silica Beach Sand Particulates

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The use of silica sand tailings without leaching as a reinforcement in the development of composites remains a material class known for outstanding properties. However, owing to the availability, least expensive, and physical properties of silica beach sand, this study investigates the effect of non-leached silica (SiO2) beach sand particulates on the mechanical and tribological characteristics of aluminium (Al) alloy matrix composites. In the study, an AA6061 alloy matrix was reinforced with varying content of SiO2 beach sand (0, 20, 30, and 40 wt%) using the stir casting process. The SEM results revealed uniform dispersion of the beach sand particulates in the resultant composites with minimal agglomerations up to 30 wt% loading. Thus, the hardness and elastic modulus of the SiO2/AA6061 alloy composites were improved by 326.7% and 90.9%, respectively, at 30 wt% SiO2 particle addition. In addition, with the introduction of the SiO2 particles in the alloy matrix, a reduction in the coefficient of friction by 24.5% and wear rate by 40.79% was recorded compared to the pure Al alloy. These findings indicate the substantial potentiality of silica beach sand particulates reinforced Al alloy matrix composite material as a promising candidate for mechanical load bearing, frictional components, and high-performance engineering applications including construction, automotive component, airframe, marine and rail transport.

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Key Engineering Materials (Volume 1003)

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Victor Ekene Ogbonna*, Abimbola Patricia I. Popoola, Olawale Popoola, Samson Adeosun, Charles Obioha

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Aluminium-Based Composite, Elastic Modulus, Hardness, Silica Beach Sand, Wear

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