The dry wear and friction resistance of Al

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/Cu composites prepared by internal oxidation method have been examined under the condition of loading.The results revealed that the wear and friction resistance of Al

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/Cu composites are superior to that of red copper under the same condition.The weight loss of the samples is increased and friction factor is decreased with increasing in speed and loading at a given current.The abrasive and adhesion wear are observed in surface of Al

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/Cu composites samples

while the adhesion wear in surface of red copper is generated.The weight loss and friction factor of the Al

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/Cu composites with 0.60% Al

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content is lower than that of ones with 0.24% Al

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content under the experimental condition.