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Possibility of the Abrasive Wear Resistance Determination with Scratch Tester

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Abrasion wear resistance is very important in many applications and it is not a surprise that there are many laboratory test methods for its determination. In this article, a possibility of the abrasive wear resistance determination with scratch tester, as a relatively easy and quick test method, was analysed and compared with the standard test method for pin abrasion testing (ASTM G 132). Materials used in the tests were: two ferrous-based coatings (deposited on an Al–Si alloy substrate with atmospheric plasma spraying), two aluminium-based composite materials with 10 wt% of Al2O3 reinforcements (produced with compocasting technique) and grey cast iron, known as a material with good abrasive wear resistance. Coefficient of friction and wear of the samples were investigated with both abrasion wear test methods and analysed in correlation with their mechanical properties.

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  1. Tribology Laboratory, Mechanical Engineering Faculty, University of Belgrade, 11120, Belgrade, Serbia

    A. Vencl

  2. Fuel and Combustion Laboratory, Mechanical Engineering Faculty, University of Belgrade, 11120, Belgrade, Serbia

    N. Manić

  3. Department of Motor vehicles, Mechanical Engineering Faculty, University of Belgrade, 11120, Belgrade, Serbia

    V. Popovic

  4. IMTEL Microwaves Inc., 11070, Belgrade, Serbia

    M. Mrdak

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Vencl, A., Manić, N., Popovic, V. et al. Possibility of the Abrasive Wear Resistance Determination with Scratch Tester. Tribol Lett 37, 591–604 (2010). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11249-009-9556-x

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