Abstract

This study extensively investigates the effects of 10 wt% graphite reinforcement and varying B4C content (1 wt%, 2 wt%, 4 wt%) on the properties of Novolac matrix polymer composites prepared by mechanical milling-assisted hot pressing. The microstructures, wear surfaces, wear debris, and fracture surfaces of the produced polymer composites were examined using SEM and EDS. The density measurements were conducted according to the Archimed’s principle. Their tribological behavior was evaluated with a reciprocating ball-on-flat sliding wear test at 50 N, 75 N, and 100 N loads. After the wear tests, surface topography was analyzed in 3D with an optical profilometer. The results indicated that composites with 2 wt% B4C had the lowest specific wear rate and the highest wear resistance.

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