Surface modifications of an aluminum-magnesium alloy through reactive stir friction processing with titanium oxide nanoparticles for enhanced sliding wear resistance
Surface modifications of an Al-Mg alloy by FSP was performed. Effects of hard inclusions and stored energy on the wear rate was determined. A change in the wear mechanism with introducing hard nanoparticles was shown. Enhanced wear resistance was described based on microstructural features induced by FSP and distribution of hard inclusions.