The C3 sample showed the lowest coefficient of friction and wear across all environments, suggesting superior performance.
In corrosion tests, C3 had the maximum average open circuit potential of 0.736V compared to lower values for others.
The better wear resistance in C3 is linked to the oxide layer formation, which reduces material loss effectively.
Friction and wear results across dry, aqueous, and alkaline conditions highlight the composite's varied behavior in different environments.
Abstract
Abstract The current study focuses on the degradation mechanisms, friction, wear, and corrosion response of eutectic aluminium-silicon (Al-Si) alloys supplemented with varying weight fractions (2, 4