Friction Surfaces and Wear Products of Sn–Sb–Cu-Based Composite Materials

Abstract

The structure and the tribological properties of the composite materials based on an Sn–Sb–Cu alloy (B83 babbit) and fabricated by hot pressing of powders are studied under dry sliding friction conditions. Modified schungite and silicon carbide are chosen as reinforcing materials. The composite material fabricated by a powder technology and reinforced by silicon carbide and modified schungite particles is found to have the doubled wear resistance as compared to a cast B83 alloy at a comparable friction coefficient.