Table 2 Sintering conditions of Si3N4-MoS2 reinforced Mg–Al–Zn alloy.
S. No. | Combinations | Entitle/samples | Compaction pressure (MPa) | Sintering temperature (°C) | Soaking time (h) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Mg–Al–Zn alloy | Base alloy | 350 | 450 | 1.5 | |
2 | Mg–Al–Zn alloy + 2 wt% Si3N4 + 2 wt% MoS2 | Trial 1 | A | 350 | 470 | 1.5 |
3 | Mg–Al–Zn alloy + 4 wt% Si3N4 + 2 wt% MoS2 | B | 350 | 470 | 1.5 | |
4 | Mg–Al–Zn alloy + 6 wt% Si3N4 + 2 wt% MoS2 | C | 350 | 470 | 1.5 | |
5 | Mg–Al–Zn alloy + 2 wt% Si3N4 + 2 wt% MoS2 | Trial 2 | A | 450 | 490 | 2 |
6 | Mg–Al–Zn alloy + 4 wt% Si3N4 + 2 wt% MoS2 | B | 450 | 490 | 2 | |
7 | Mg–Al–Zn alloy + 6 wt% Si3N4 + 2 wt% MoS2 | C | 450 | 490 | 2 | |
8 | Mg–Al–Zn alloy + 2 wt% Si3N4 + 2 wt% MoS2 | Trial 3 | A | 550 | 510 | 2.5 |
9 | Mg–Al–Zn alloy + 4 wt% Si3N4 + 2 wt% MoS2 | B | 550 | 510 | 2.5 | |
10 | Mg–Al–Zn alloy + 6 wt% Si3N4 + 2 wt% MoS2 | C | 550 | 510 | 2.5 | |
