Mechanical and wear behaviour of AZ91 hybrid composites reinforced with ZrC, eggshell powder, and B₄C: Taguchi optimization and PSI ranking
摘要
In accordance with the established protocol, hybrid alloy composites comprising AZ91, ZrC (0–12 wt% in 2% increments), egg shell powder (12 − 0 wt% in 2% decrements), and boron carbide (2 wt%) were formulated and produced utilizing the high vacuum casting technique. The resultant samples are ZE-012, ZE-39, ZE-66, ZE-93, and ZE-120. Surface morphology studies examined the possible synergistic effects of ZrC and eggshell powder reinforcing particles on the mechanical, physical, and sliding wear performance of hybrid alloy composites. Parametric optimization of sliding wear has employed the Taguchi method, whereas material ranking based on performance measures has utilized the hybrid PSI decision-making process. The impact strength, compressive strength, density, void, wear performance, and coefficient of friction exhibit substantial enhancements throughout the reinforcement phase; nevertheless, their flexural strength demonstrates a notable reduction. Consequently, the ZE-93 alloy composite, including 9 wt% ZrC and 3 wt% eggshell powder surpasses its competitors.