Aluminum oxide was plasma sprayed on the surface of Al-4% Cu alloy sub
strate. The morphology of the coating was studied thoroughly using opt
ical and scanning electron microscopy. The abrasive wear behaviour of
the alumina coating was examined using the disk on disk method (Taber
abraser). The wear rate of the coating was higher at the beginning of
the wear tests and depended on the applied load. A linear relationship
was observed between the wear rate and the initial surface roughness
of the coating.