was investigated under various loads and temperatures. Wear tests were conducted under dry sliding conditions using a pin on disc apparatus. Results of the investigations indicated that the coef cient of friction and wear rate of the composites were lower than those of pure aluminium, and the difference between the friction coef cient and wear rate of the composites and those of pure aluminium was enhanced with an increase in load and in contact temperature. The type of reinforcement did not signi cantly in uence the wear and friction properties of the composites. However, the volume fraction of reinforcement affected the wear rate excessively. Nevertheless, it was seen that both coef cient of friction and wear rate behaviours of the composites were approximately similar.MST/5359
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