Tribological response of binary Mg-xZn (Where X = 1, 3 and 6 wt%) alloys

Abstract

Abstract Magnesium alloys are one of the futuristic materials for many engineering applications. Once surface and subsurface related degradation issues are resolved, their use can be promoted in many applications. Present work explores the effect of Zn doping into Mg-Zn alloy during tribological interactions where surface and subsurface responses are important. Tribological studies are performed using tribometer. Polished, scratched and worn surfaces are analysed using optical microscope, scanning electron microscope (SEM) and energy dispersive spectroscopy (EDS), respectively. Study reveals that addition of Zn improves the hardness, which controls the surface and sub-surface deformation. Some deformation mechanisms are corelated to amount of Zn doping.