Effect of wear and frictional force on Al6063-T6 with magnesium and zinc oxide nanoparticles

The current investigation is to study the experimental analysis of wear and frictional force behavior on Al6063-T6 with zinc oxide (ZnO) and magnesium (Mg) nanoparticles. ZnO nanoparticles were extracted using Punica granatum peels by a green synthesis process. The extraction process of the nanoparticles was monitored with special temperature, time duration, and care of the extraction of the peels. This technique served as a representation of surface stabilization and a reducing agent for the fabrication of spherical ZnO nanoparticles. The aluminum (6063-T6) was combined with the optimized zinc (Zn) nanoparticles that had been produced. In general, aluminum has a low density and is lightweight, which increases its bearing strength and heat conductivity. The weight fractions of the Mg (1%, 1.5%, and 2.0%) and Zn (1.0%, 2.0%, and 3.0%) nanoparticles were mixed with aluminum. The mechanical properties of aluminum (Al6063-T6) with ZnO and Mg nanoparticles were determined experimentally at various volume fractions. Comparisons were made between the experimental outcomes with and without the addition of nanoparticles to the aluminum. The experimental findings show that Al6063-T6 with Zn and Mg nanoparticles can be employed in applications requiring wear resistance.