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In this research, AZ31 Mg alloy was reinforced with varying wt.% of SiC doped reduced graphene oxide(r-GO). Tribological behaviour of the developed MMC was investigated by varying the control factors viz. sliding velocity, sliding distance and applied load. Results revealed that addition of reinforcement has improved the wear resistance of developed Metal Matrix Composite (MMC). Amongst the samples, MMC made of 20 wt.% SiC doped r-GO showcased minimal wear rate and as well it is the optimal doping percentage for r-GO nanosheets. Any further addition of SiC into r-GO exhibited higher wear rate. Occurrence of delamination and abrasion wear mechanism was clearly evident from the worn out surface morphology of the developed MMC.
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Kavimani, V., Prakash, K.S., Starvin, M.S. et al. Tribo-Surface Characteristics and Wear Behaviour of SiC@r-GO/Mg Composite Worn under Varying Control Factor. Silicon 12, 29–39 (2020). https://doi.org/10.1007/s12633-019-0095-2
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