Abrasion Resistance of Materials

Abrasion is the primary type of wear in almost all fields of industry. It is particularly

relevant to the longevity of pipelines and pumps and to almost all processing

industries and applications where a constant interface exists with abrasive

substances such as dust, sediments, or fluids with mineral particles. The performance

of systems can be degraded depending on the properties of abrasive particles

such as size, velocity, angle of impact and shape. Furthermore, abrasion

significantly affects the appearance of end-products, which can be especially important

in applications where surface finishes are of prime importance.

The use of materials which are resistant to abrasion can help retain the appearance

of finished products, cut costs associated with maintenance and wear, and

prevent system downtime. Materials which are abrasion-resistant are useful

for situations where serious damage and mechanical wear can occur and where

there is critical demand.

The aim of this book is to evaluate abrasion-resistant materials that are already in

use or under development, as well as to present information on new techniques

in the design and application of such materials. This book will be of interest to a

wide audience of engineers dealing with wear problems.