This paper discusses the issue of utilization of rice and buckwheat husks, a comparison of their modifying effect in epoxy antifriction coatings, for this, the elemental composition of these fillers was determined using X-ray fluorescence analysis, their structure was analyzed by scanning electron microscopy, and the acid-base characteristics of the filler surface were determined by the pH method., the surface area of the pores of the ash of rice and buckwheat husks, their oil absorption were calculated, a sol-gel analysis was carried out to assess the density of the spatial network of filled epoxy coatings, and their wear resistance and hardness were determined.
In the course of the research, the optimal temperature for obtaining ash from rice and buckwheat husks was established, which contributes to an increase in wear resistance, hardness and a decrease in the static friction coefficient of filled epoxy coatings. It is shown that the optimal temperature for obtaining rice husk ash is 500 C, and buckwheat husk ash 800 C.
At the same time, rice husk ash is a more effective filler for epoxy polymers than buckwheat husk ash, since it increases the hardness of materials and provides a greater decrease in their friction coefficient.