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Investigation of Reciprocating Wear Characteristics of Nano-B4C Reinforced AZ91D Magnesium Metal Matrix Nanocomposites Prepared Through Ultrasonically Assisted Stir Casting Technique

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The present study aims to develop a new class of AZ91D magnesium metal matrix nanocomposites reinforced with varying wt.% (0–2%) of B4C nanoparticles through ultrasonic vibration-assisted stir casting technique and to evaluate the influence of B4C particles on the microstructure, micro-hardness and wear behaviour of AZ91D nanocomposites. Microstructural characterisation was performed using field emission scanning electron microscope (FESEM) and showed that the B4C nanoparticles were dispersed uniformly, refinement of grains and well-bonded between the AZ91D matrix and reinforcement particles. XRD patterns of as-cast MMNCs confirmed the presence of α-Mg, β-Mg17Al12, B4C and MgO phases. Micro-hardness value enhanced by 53.73% with incorporation of 2 wt.% B4C. The reciprocating wear tests of nanocomposites were examined using ball-on-disc tribotester under applied load of 2 N and observed that wear rate and friction behaviour of AZ91D-2.0B4C nanocomposites decreased by 48.67 and 28.32%, respectively. FESEM micrographs of worn surfaces indicate that abrasion, oxidation, adhesion and delamination were the main wear mechanisms.

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Mitra, A., Bera, T., Dey, V. et al. Investigation of Reciprocating Wear Characteristics of Nano-B4C Reinforced AZ91D Magnesium Metal Matrix Nanocomposites Prepared Through Ultrasonically Assisted Stir Casting Technique. Trans Indian Inst Met (2024). https://doi.org/10.1007/s12666-024-03344-6

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