Topçu, İsmail2021-02-192021-02-1920201580-29491580-3414https://doi.org/10.17222/mit.2019.308https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12868/617In this study, Al/MWCNT composites were produced by milling copper-coated MWCNTs in small amounts (2.5-7.5%) with aluminum powders using the mechanical alloying method. Then, sintering was applied to the composite material. A phase analysis and microstructure investigations were performed on the as-sintered samples. A hardness test was conducted and tribological performances of the unreinforced and MWCNT-reinforced composites were examined at room temperature. Results showed that the hardness of the base-aluminum alloy was improved. The phase belonging to the MWCNTs was detected with an X-ray diffraction analysis. The wear rate generally decreased with the addition of MWCNTs in all test conditions. Sintering had a positive effect, enhancing the wear and hardness behaviour. Abrasive, adhesive, oxidative and thermal wear mechanisms were observed with a scanning electron microscope (SEM).eninfo:eu-repo/semantics/openAccesspowder metallurgyMWCNTmechanical behaviourCu coatingArticle10.17222/mit.2019.308545689695Q3WOS:000579013200013Q4