Determination of Degradation Level during Cavitation Erosion of Zircon Based Ceramic

Authors

  • Marko Pavlović University of Belgrade, Faculty of Technology and Metallurgy
  • Marina Dojčinović University of Belgrade, Faculty of Technology and Metallurgy
  • Sanja Martinović University of Belgrade, Institute of Chemistry, Technology and Metallurgy
  • Milica Vlahović University of Belgrade, Institute of Chemistry, Technology and Metallurgy
  • Zoran Stević University of Belgrade, Technical Faculty in Bor
  • Marina Jovanović Faculty of Metallurgy and Materials Science, University of Zenica
  • Tatjana Volkov-Husović University of Belgrade, Faculty of Technology and Metallurgy

Abstract

Mechanical shock of zircon based ceramic induced by cavitation erosion testing was investigated in this study. Several parameters were followed in order to determine level of material degradation during the cavitation erosion testing. Mass loss was taken as a conventional criterion for material degradation, while the level of surface degradation was evaluated by image and thermal imaging analyses. Results show high cavitation resistance of zircon ceramics and their suitability when vigorous cavitation erosion environment is expected.

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Published

2017-12-13

Issue

Vol. 49 No. 2 (2017)

Section

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