Influence of Al2O3 Nanoparticles Addition in ZA-27 Alloy-Based Nanocomposites and Soft Computing Prediction
Three different and very small amounts of alumina (0.2, 0.3 and 0.5 wt.%) in two sizes (approx.25 and 100 nm) were used to enhance the wear characteristics of ZA-27 alloy-based nanocomposites.Production was realised through mechanical alloying in pre-processing and compocasting processes.Wear tests were under lubricated sliding conditions on a bloc