Properties of anti-friction alloys based on electroerosion powders derived from CuSn5Pb25 alloy waste
摘要
This study describes a method for creating new anti-friction alloys. The process involves spark plasma sintering of powder materials produced by electroerosive dispersion of CuSn5Pb25 lead-tin bronze waste in a carbon-containing medium, such as isopropyl alcohol. Experiments shown that the rapid heating and short cycle duration of spark plasma sintering prevent grain growth and promote an equilibrium state with a submicron grain structure. Consequently, this technique produces alloy billets with superior physical and mechanical properties, as well as a pore-free structure, compared to those manufactured using conventional methods. Additionally, the free carbon formed during waste dispersion in the carbonaceous medium acts as a solid lubricant that reduces the friction coefficient of the resulting alloy billets.