Nondestructive evaluation of surface degradation of silicon carbide-cordierite ceramics subjected to the erosive wear

The possibilities of using silicon carbide-cordierite material as resistant to the erosive wear was goal of this investigation. The fluid dynamic system of the experimental methodology was used here to produce ultrasonic erosive wear. Mass loss and level of degradation were measured before and during the experiment. Level of degradation of the samples was monitored using Image Pro Plus program for image analysis. Average erosion ring diameter as well as average erosion area were monitored during experiment. Obtained results pointed out that after 150 min sample exhibited excellent erosion resistance compared to metal and ceramic samples.