Mechanical and Corrosion Behaviour of Zn-27Al Based Composites Reinforced with Groundnut Shell Ash and Silicon Carbide

Journal Title: Tribology in Industry - Year 2014, Vol 36, Issue 2

Abstract

The mechanical and corrosion behaviour of Zn-27Al alloy based composites reinforced with groundnut shell ash and silicon carbide was investigated. Experimental test composite samples were prepared by melting Zn-27Al alloy with pre-determined proportions of groundnut ash and silicon carbide as reinforcements using double stir casting. Microstructural examination, mechanical properties and corrosion behaviour were used to characterize the composites produced. The results show that hardness and ultimate tensile strength of the hybrid composites decreased with increase in GSA content. Although the % Elongation somewhat decreased with increase the GSA content, the trend was not as consistent as that of hardness and tensile strength. The fracture toughness of the hybrid composites however, increased with increase in the GSA content of the composites. In 3.5 % NaCl solution, the composites were resistant to corrosion with some of the hybrid composite grades containing GSA exhibiting relatively superior corrosion resistance to the grades without GSA. In 0.3M H2SO4 solution, the composites were generally a bit more susceptible to corrosion (compared to 3.5 % NaCl solution), but the effect of GSA content on the corrosion resistance of the composites was not consistent for the Zn-27Al alloy based composites.

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K. K. Alaneme , B. O. Fatile , J. O. Borode

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K. K. Alaneme, B. O. Fatile, J. O. Borode (2014). Mechanical and Corrosion Behaviour of Zn-27Al Based Composites Reinforced with Groundnut Shell Ash and Silicon Carbide. Tribology in Industry, 36(2), 195-203. https://europub.co.uk./articles/-A-105267