Effects of a second phase on the tribological properties of Al2O3 and ZrO2 ceramics

The tribological properties of four different materials are investigated, tetragonal zirconia (Y-ZTP), Al₂O₃ dispersed in Y-TZP (ADZ), ZrO₂ dispersed in Al₂O₃ (ZTA) and Al₂O₃ (with 300 ppm MgO). These materials are used as a cylinder sliding against a plate of Y-TZP (TZ-3Y)). Compared to Y-TZP, the wear resistance of ADZ composites is increased by a factor of 4–10. At a contact pressure of 230 MPa, a wear transition for Y-TZP is observed from plastic deformation to microchipping and microfracture due to the high interfacial temperature (450°C–550°C) generated by frictional heating. Because of the higher elastic modulus, hardness and fracture toughness at high temperature, ADZ composites show better wear resistance and a higher transition contact pressure (over 400 MPa) under the present conditions. For Al₂O₃, the transition from mild to severe wear occurs when the contact pressure is changed from 250 to 400 MPa. For ZTA ceramics, the wear behaviour does not change because of the presence of a compressive layer due to the zirconia phase transformation during sliding.

In water the wear resistance for ADZ and ZY5 is almost two orders of magnitude higher than the results under dry conditions. Reduction of the interfacial temperature by using water and the formation of a hydroxide layer at the contact surface by the tribochemical reaction of water with the ceramic, as observed by XPS, gives a positive effect on wear resistance.     

The tribological properties of YBa2Cu3O7 films in ambient environment

In the present study, high-T_c superconducting thin YBa₂Cu₃O₇ films and polysilicon films were prepared to investigate the initial sliding friction properties using a ball-on-flat tribometer when samples were moved against a sapphire ball or a steel ball in ambient environment. The surface topography was measured with atomic force microscope (AFM). After five times testing, the experimental results indicate that the friction coefficient of YBa₂Cu₃O₇ films is lower than that of polysilicon films when sliding against a sapphire ball and almost the same when sliding against a steel ball. In particular, the initial friction of YBa₂Cu₃O₇ films is more stable when sliding against a sapphire ball. However, the initial friction of polysilicon films fluctuates during a cycle period when sliding against a sapphire ball. They are both stable when sliding against a steel ball. Although, the surface profile of the YBa₂Cu₃O₇ film is rough and can be seen to be rougher than the polysilicon film, but the friction coefficient of the YBa₂Cu₃O₇ film is lower than that of polysilicon film. Also, although the topography of YBa₂Cu₃O₇ films changes during friction, the friction coefficients are stable. This clearly shows that the initial sliding friction of YBa₂Cu₃O₇ films under microfriction is stable. The observation signifies YBCO film is a good film to prevent stick–slip motion in ambient environment. The wear properties of YBa₂Cu₃O₇ films suggest that the superconducting outgrowths (CuO) are loose and they can be easily removed.     

Y2O3改性石墨/CaF2/TiC/镍基合金复合涂层微观组织与摩擦学性能研究

为提高石墨/CaF₂/TiC/镍基合金（GCTN）复合涂层的力学性能和摩擦学性能,运用等离子喷涂技术在45钢表面制备了Y₂O₃改性GCTN复合涂层,研究了Y₂O₃对复合涂层的微观组织、显微硬度、断裂韧性和摩擦磨损性能的影响。结果表明：Y₂O₃改性GCTN复合涂层主要由γ-Ni、CrB、Cr7C₃、TiC、CaF₂和石墨等物相组成。Y₂O₃在等离子火焰加热作用下与C元素反应生成活性元素Y,Y净化了复合涂层的微观组织,并细化了CrB、Cr₃C7等硬质相晶粒,提高了其致密性。当Y₂O₃质量分数为0.5%时,复合涂层的显微硬度和断裂韧性分别为593.3MPa和6.82MPa·m^1/2,比不含Y₂O₃的复合涂层分别增大了8%和22%,其机理主要是Y₂O₃细化了CrB、Cr₃C₇等硬质相晶粒,起到了细化强化作用。由于GCTN-0.5Y₂O₃复合涂层的显微硬度和断裂韧性显著提高,减少了其黏着磨损和微观断裂磨损,因而GCTN-0.5Y₂O₃复合涂层的摩擦因数和磨损率最小,分别为0.085和0.39×10-3mm3/m。     

不同氧化剂对6H-SiC化学机械抛光的影响

选用胶体SiO₂纳米颗粒为磨粒,研究不同pH值条件下高锰酸钾和双氧水两种氧化剂对6H-SiC晶片化学机械抛光的影响,并使用原子力显微镜观察抛光后表面质量。采用Zeta电位分析仪分析溶液中胶体SiO₂颗粒的Zeta电位,采用X射线光电子能谱分析SiC抛光表面元素及其化学状态。结果表明：SiC晶片的材料去除率随pH值变化而变化,采用高猛酸钾抛光液抛光时,材料去除率在pH 6时达到峰值185 nm/h,R_a为0.25 nm;采用双氧水抛光液抛光时,材料去除率在pH 8时达到峰值110 nm/h,R_a为0.32 nm。pH值低于5时,电负性的SiO₂颗粒会通过静电作用吸附在带正电的SiC表面,抑制SiC晶片表面原子的氧化及去除,降低材料去除率;pH值高于5时,SiO₂颗粒在双氧水抛光液中的静电排斥力弱于高锰酸钾抛光液中静电排斥力,从而影响了SiO₂颗粒的分散性能,降低了抛光效果。采用高锰酸钾抛光液抛光后,SiC晶片表面的Si-C氧化产物含量（Si-C-O、Si₄C_4-xO₂和Si₄C₄O₄）较高,高锰酸钾抛光液的氧化能力较强。     

Fretting wear behavior of TiB2-based materials against bearing steel under water and oil lubrication

Lubricated fretting tests in water and paraffin oil were performed with a monolithic TiB₂, a TiB₂-based cermet with 16 vol.% Ni₃(Al, Ti) binder, a sialon–TiB₂ (60/40) composite and a ZrO₂–TiB₂ (70/30) composite against ball bearing grade steel. Based on the measured friction and wear data, the ranking of the investigated fretting couples was evaluated. Furthermore, the morphological investigations of the worn surfaces and transfer layers are carried out and the wear mechanisms for the investigated friction couples are elucidated. While fretting in water, experiments revealed that tribochemical reactions, coupled with mild abrasion, played a major role in the wear behavior of the studied material combinations. ZrO₂–TiB₂ (70/30)/steel wear couple has been found to have the highest fretting wear resistance among the different tribocouples under water lubrication. Under oil lubrication, extensive cracking of the paraffin oil at the fretting contacts, caused by tribodegradation, leads to the deposition of a carbon-rich lubricating layer, which significantly reduced friction and wear of all the investigated tribosystems.     

Study on tribological properties of Al2O3 ceramics/1Cr18Ni9Ti stainless steel rubbing pairs in H2O2 solutions

The tribological properties of (Al₂O₃) ceramics/1Cr18Ni9Ti stainless steel rubbing pairs were investigated using a MMW‐1 tribo‐tester under pure water and different concentrations of hydrogen peroxide (H₂O₂) solutions. A comparison analysis of the friction coefficient, wear mass loss and worn surface topographies was conducted. The wear mass loss of the 1Cr18Ni9Ti stainless steel ring sample in all H₂O₂ solutions was greater than that in pure water. The wear mass loss was the highest in 70% H₂O₂ solution. The comprehensive analysis showed that the main wear mechanisms between the Al₂O₃ ceramics/1Cr18Ni9Ti stainless steel rubbing pairs were severe adhesive, abrasive and ploughing wear in the H₂O₂ solutions. It is believed that the knowledge gained in this study will provide the theoretical data and guide for the optimisation of the rubbing pairs in the H₂O₂ solutions to be used for the lubrication of some moving parts in the propulsion system of the launch vehicle. Copyright © 2010 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.     

Friction and wear properties of UHMWPE/Al2O3 ceramic under different lubricating conditions

Friction and wear behavior of ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE) sliding against Al₂O₃ ceramic under dry sliding, and lubrication of fresh plasma, distilled water and physiological saline were investigated with a self-made pin-on-disk apparatus at 37±1°C. The worn surfaces were examined with a scanning electron microscope (SEM). The results show that the friction behavior of UHMWPE is very sensitive to its water absorption state. The wear rate of UHMWPE under dry sliding is the highest and under plasma lubrication is the lowest. The wear mechanisms are different under dry friction and various lubricating conditions.     

Feasibility study of plasma sprayed Al2O3 coatings as diffusion barrier on CFC components

Carbon fibre reinforced carbon (CFC) materials are increasingly applied as sample carriers in modern furnaces. Only their tendency to react with different metals at high temperatures by C-diffusion is a disadvantage, which can be solved by application of diffusion barriers. Within this study the feasibility of plasma sprayed Al₂O₃ coatings as diffusion barrier was studied. Al₂O₃ coatings were prepared by air plasma spraying (APS). The coatings were investigated in terms of their microstructure, bonding to CFC substrates and thermal stability. The results showed that Al₂O₃ could be well deposited onto CFC substrates. The coatings had a good bonding and thermal shock behavior at 1060°C. At higher temperature of 1270°C, crack network formed within the coating, showing that the plasma sprayed Al₂O₃ coatings are limited regarding to their application temperatures as diffusion barrier on CFC components.     

La2O3改性树脂基制动材料的摩擦学性能

通过定速摩擦试验、CHASE摩擦试验及磨损表面形貌观察等方法探讨La₂O₃含量对稀土La₂O₃改性树脂基制动材料的摩擦磨损性能、抗热衰退性能与恢复性能的影响。定速摩擦试验结果表明,制动材料中添加适量La₂O₃可有效提高其摩擦因数,降低其磨损率,同时还可增加其摩擦因数的稳定性;其中,添加20% La₂O₃试样的综合摩擦学性能为最优。CHASE摩擦试验结果表明,La₂O₃的加入可有效提高复合材料的抗热衰退性能与恢复性能。     

Effect of lubricants on the friction and wear of Al2O3 against gray cast iron

The tribological behavior of ceramic Al₂O₃ coupled with gray cast iron (PHT) with different lubricants was investigated using a ring-on-block wear tester. In the wear test, air, distilled water, emulsion and oil were used as lubricants respectively in order to check the lubricating effectiveness of lubricants and the friction mechanism of solid graphite in the cast iron. Wear testing of 0.8% C steel (T8) sliding with Al₂O₃ was also carried out to compare with the test using gray cast iron. From these data the tribological behavior of graphite in the iron can be evaluated. The results show that the friction and wear of tested couples are decreased using different lubricants in the following order: air, distilled water, emulsion and oil. When lubricating with air and water, graphite in the iron as solid lubricant can decrease the friction and wear of the couples. However, when lubricating with emulsion and oil, graphite does not show the advantage of decreasing friction and wear.     

紫铜/铬青铜摩擦副在干摩擦和水雾条件下的载流摩擦磨损性能研究

在HST-100载流高速摩擦磨损试验机上,对比考察了紫铜/铬青铜摩擦副在干摩擦和水雾2种状态下的载流摩擦磨损性能,采用扫描电镜(SEM)对磨损表面形貌进行了观测。结果表明:水雾条件下销试样载流摩擦磨损时,其摩擦因数及磨损率均低于纯载流状态下;该试样在纯载流条件下的磨损机制主要为粘着磨损和电气磨损,在水雾条件下主要为电弧侵蚀、塑性变形和轻微的粘着磨损。这是因为水有利于降低摩擦副接触表面的温度,有效地抑制了铜的转移,阻止了粘着磨损的发生。水因素的介入也导致了电弧发生频率的增多,但在综合影响下,水可以有效地改善该试样的磨损性能。     

有机柱撑型层状硅铝酸钠的合成及摩擦学性能研究

以十八烷基三甲基溴化铵(C18 N+Me3)为模板剂,利用水热合成方法制备有机柱撑型层状硅铝酸钠材料(Lamellar Aluminosilicates-C18 N+Me3,LAS-C18 N+Me3),通过XRD、SEM、FTIR和TG对样品进行表征.利用SRV往复摩擦磨损试验机考察有机柱撑型层状硅铝酸钠材料(LAS...     

Measurement failure robustness in H2/H∞ reliable controller synthesis

Attention has returned towards the design of closed loop control systems which remain stable under measurement (or actuator) failure. Engineers wish to introduce reliability into the closed loop system by including redundant measurements. These systems are designed to be robust to measurement failures in terms of retaining closed loop stability and desirable system performance. Two methods of denoting measurement failure within a system are introduced. The existing design procedures for designing reliable H_∞ controllers are considered before re-formulating the reliability issue in the H₂ framework. The system performance for different measurement failure structures can be measured in terms of the bound on the H_∞ norm or the H₂ cost.     

Effect of a surface film on the friction and wear properties of plasma-sprayed Al2O3---40%ZrO2 coatings

In order to provide the replenishment of a surface film in high temperature lubrication, an in situ formed graphite film is very useful. In this work, five synthetic lubricants were employed to evaluate the effectiveness of graphite film generation on a ceramic coating under extreme conditions of high pressure and 320 °C. Combined lubrication of the liquid and solid film occurs, and a carbonaceous polymer is generated on the Al₂O₃---40%ZrO₂ coating. Because of combined lubrication, the friction coefficient decreases to 0.04 from about 0.5 for dry friction. The main wear mechanisms involved smearing and breaking off of the ceramic coating for high temperature lubrication. Zin dialkyldithiophosphate (ZDDP) plays an important role in the anti-wear performance of oils, and mainly smearing wear is observed on the coatings lubricated with ZDDP-containing oils.     

干摩擦工况下Si3N4/PTFE配副材料摩擦磨损特性与转移膜形成分析

为使全陶瓷轴承在干摩擦工况下可靠运转,选用四氟乙烯(PTFE)材质的保持架为全陶瓷轴承提供润滑.利用Rtec销/盘摩擦磨损试验机,以PTFE盘与氮化硅(Si3 N4)销为摩擦副,研究Si3 N4/PTFE在不同载荷和转速条件下的摩擦磨损性能,通过SEM对Si3 N4表面的转移膜形貌进行观察,分析转移膜形成原因.结果表明...     

Friction and wear properties of Ni–Cr–W–Al–Ti–MoS2 at elevated temperatures and self-consumption phenomena

The composites of Ni–Cr–W–Al–Ti–MoS₂ with different adding amount of molybdenum disulfide (6–20 wt.%) were prepared by powder metallurgy (P/M) method. Their mechanical properties and tribological properties from room temperature to 600 °C were tested by a pin-on-disk tribometer. The effects of amounts of molybdenum disulfide, temperature, load, and speed on the friction and wear properties of composite were discussed. Besides, the tribological properties against different counterface materials, such as alumina, silicon nitride and nickel-iron-sulfide alloys were also investigated. Results indicated that the molybdenum disulfide was decomposed during the hot-press process and the eutectic sulfides of chromium were formed. The hardness and anti-bending strength can be improved by adding 6 wt.% molybdenum disulfide due to reinforcement of molybdenum. The friction coefficients and wear rates of composites decrease with the increase of adding amount of molybdenum disulfide until a critical value of 12 wt.%. The composite with 12% MoS₂ shows the optimum friction and wear properties over the temperature range of RT 600 °C. The friction coefficients of composite with 12% MoS₂ decrease with the increase of temperature, load, and sliding speed, while the wear rates increase with the increasing temperature and are insensitive to the sliding speed and load. The friction coefficients of less than 0.20 at 600 °C and mean wear rates of 10⁻⁵ mm³/N m are obtained when rubbing against alumina due to the lubrication of sulfide films and glaze layer formed on the friction surface at high temperature, while a relatively low wear rate of around 10⁻⁶ mm³/N m presents when rubbing against nickel-iron-sulfide alloys. At high temperature, wear rates of composite containing sulfide are inversely proportional to friction coefficients approximately.     

Friction and wear of self-mated SiC and Si3N4 sliding in water

The friction and wear of self-mated SiC and Si₃N₄ with different initial roughness sliding in water were investigated with pin-on-disk apparatus at normal load of 5 N and sliding speed of 120 mm/s in ambient condition. It was found that, for self-mated Si₃N₄, the wear mechanism for surface smoothening to obtain low friction was tribochemical wear, but for self-mated SiC, it changed from mechanical wear into tribochemical wear with increasing sliding cycles. After running-in in water, self-mated Si₃N₄ exhibited lower steady-state friction coefficient than self-mated SiC did. For these two ceramics, initial and steady-state friction coefficients were hardly dependent on initial roughness. Initial roughness mainly affected the running-in period. The larger the initial roughness, the longer the running-in period, but the running-in period was much shorter for self-mated Si₃N₄ at each initial roughness than that for self-mated SiC.     

Tribological behaviour of sintered 316L stainless steel impregnated with MoS2 plain bearing

The mechanical and tribological properties of sintered 316L stainless steel impregnated with molybdenum disulfide (MoS₂) were investigated. Tests were carried out at room temperature for two specific ranges of PV value (1.1 and 1.8 MPa m/s). The results prove that the friction coefficient and the wear are strongly influenced by the addition level of MoS₂.

In this paper, MoS₂ powder was mixed with 316L powder before being processed via compacting and sintering steps. The microstructure, hardness, tensile strength and elongation at breaking point of the sintered specimens were evaluated. The friction and wear properties of the materials were examined by a partial plain bearing wear test rig under dry conditions at room temperature and in air. Although some of mechanical properties of the composite decreased with increasing MoS₂ amount, the MoS₂ was very effective in reducing the friction and wear of the composites. Particularly, the sintered 316L–15% MoS₂ materials at 1.1 PV value showed a reduction of friction coefficient by approximately 20–25% when compared to the sintered 316L specimen without addition of MoS₂. In addition, wear of specimen with addition of MoS₂ was also reduced to some extent (5–10% weight loss reduction) at this specific PV value.     

湿度和SF_6在石英增强光声光谱中对CO分子弛豫率的影响

为了研究六氟化硫(SF_6)气体分子和水汽(H_2O)对一氧化碳(CO)气体分子的弛豫率的影响,建立了一个基于石英增强光声光谱(QEPAS)技术的痕量气体传感器系统。采用1.57μm的近红外分布式反馈二极管激光器作为激励光源,并对不同SF_6和H_2O气体浓度下的CO的光声信号进行对比研究。首先用CO传感器系统探测CO与N_2的气体混合物中CO的光声信号,然后在CO与N_2气体混合物中加入不同浓度的SF_6气体,分别探测不同浓度SF_6气体下的CO光声信号强度。最后在CO与N_2的气体混合物中加入不同浓度H_2O,探测加入H_2O后的CO的光声信号强度。实验结果表明随着CO和N_2气体混合物中SF_6气体浓度的增加,CO的光声信号幅值几乎没有变化,而在混合物中加入2.5%的H_2O后,发现CO的光声信号提高了约5倍。因此,SF_6对CO气体的弛豫率没有明显的影响,然而H_2O的添加能够有效缩短CO气体的弛豫时间。     

The Influence of Water Addition on High-Temperature Tribological Properties of Interstitial Free Steel Sliding against Different Counterparts

The influence of only water addition on the hot metal forming process has not yet been reported in regard to tribological performance. In the present study, simulation tests were carried out on a pin-on-disc tribometer to evaluate the effects of water lubrication on the wear and friction behaviors of interstitial free (IF) steel sliding against different countersurface materials at 800°C in comparison with those in dry sliding. The opposing materials were selected as GCr15 steel and ceramic-based compounds including ZrO₂, SiC, and Si₃N₄. It has been found that Si-based component–IF steel pairs exhibit the lowest wear losses despite achieving relatively high friction. Water addition adversely impairs the friction and wear characteristics on steel-steel tribopairs, whereas it shows insignificant effects on the pair involving ceramic-based components except ZrO₂. Varying tribological responses can be found among different mated surfaces under water lubrication. X-ray diffraction, scanning electron microscopy, and energy-dispersive spectroscopy were utilized to examine the worn surface. The acting mechanism of water addition for different rubbing pairs was further discussed from the aspects of oxide tribochemistry.