Tribological Behavior of Cu Matrix Composites Containing Graphite and Tungsten Disulfide

Copper matrix composites containing graphite and tungsten disulfide were prepared and tested under the loads of 1–5 N to investigate their friction and wear behaviors. The microstructure, worn surfaces, and cross section of worn subsurfaces were observed, and the lubricating films formed on the worn surfaces were analyzed. It is found that the Cu–24 vol% WS₂ composite presents a higher mechanical performance and lower wear rate compared to the Cu–24 vol% graphite composite with same volume fraction of solid lubricant. This could be attributed to the high-strength chemical bonding of the interface between WS₂ and the copper matrix. The high-strength interfacial bonding also helps prevent plastic deformation and the formation of cracks at the worn subsurfaces of the composites. The amount of lubricant on the outmost worn surfaces is significantly higher than that in the composite. The lubricating film of WS₂ with relatively high thickness provides a low friction coefficient to the composites.     

On the friction mechanism of solid lubricants

It is shown that the coefficient of friction of polycrystalline graphite materials is governed by the crystallite size and adsorption heat of the molecules making up the lubricating layer. In the absence of a lubricating layer in the actual contact zones (in vacuum, dried gases, and in air at temperatures above 200°C), graphite loses its lubricity. To maintain low friction within 800°C, ultraphosphates are introduced into graphite pores; in heating, they release vapors of phosphoric anhydride to form a lubricating film. At 300°C, chalcogens MoS₂, WS₂, and MoSe₂ release S and Se vapors that are adsorbed in contact and create a lubricating film. The capacity to release vapors is governed by the presence of solid solutions of chalcogens in addition to stoichiometric compounds.     

Tribological Properties and Wear Mechanisms of NiCr–Al2O3–SrSO4–Ag Self-Lubricating Composites at Elevated Temperatures

NiCr–Al₂O₃–SrSO₄–Ag self-lubricating composites were prepared by powder metallurgy method and the tribological properties of composites were evaluated by a ball-on-disk tribometer against alumina ball at wide temperature range from the room temperature to 1,000 °C in air. The linear coefficient of thermal expansion was evaluated for investigation of thermal stability of composites. The tribo-chemical reaction films formed on the rubbing surfaces and their effects on the tribological properties of composites at different temperatures were addressed according to the surface characterization by SEM, XRD, and XPS. The results show that the NiCr–Al₂O₃ composite with addition of 10 wt% SrSO₄ and 10 wt% Ag exhibits satisfying friction and wear properties over the entire temperature range from room temperature to 1,000 °C. The composition of the tribo-layers on the worn surfaces of the composites is varied at different temperatures. The synergistic lubricating effect of SrAl₄O₇, Ag, and NiCr₂O₄ lubricating films formed on worn surfaces were identified to reduce the friction coefficient and wear rate from room temperature to 800 °C. Meanwhile, at 1,000 °C, the SrCrO₄ and NiAl₂O₄ was formed on the worn surfaces during sliding process, combining with the NiCr₂O₄, Al₂O₃, Cr₂O₃, Ag, and Ag₂O, which play an important role in the formation of a continuous lubricating film on the sliding surface.     

Tribological performance of graphite containing tin lead bronze-steel bimetal under reciprocal sliding test

As a solid self-lubricating material to serve under heavy load and low velocity, graphite containing tin lead bronze-steel bimetal composites were prepared using the powder metallurgy (P/M) technique. Effects of graphite content on tribological performance under reciprocal sliding were studied using the UMT-2MT tribo-meter. The optimal performance of average friction coefficient, maximum friction coefficient, friction coefficient amplitude and wear resistance can be achieved at the graphite content of ∼3 wt%. Appropriate graphite content and hardness are the two most crucial factors to achieve a good quality lubricating film on the worn surface and hence the desired solid lubrication performance.     

石墨含量对铜基石墨自润滑复合材料摩擦过程中石墨润滑膜的影响

为研究石墨含量对铜基石墨自润滑复合材料摩擦过程中形成石墨润滑膜的影响,采用粉末冶金法制备了不同石墨含量的铜基石墨自润滑复合材料,测试了复合材料的力学性能,用自制环-块摩擦试验机测试评估了材料的耐磨性能,用光学显微镜实时原位观察了摩擦表面组织形貌的变化,用扫描电镜对磨痕进行观察和分析,通过能谱仪成分扫描分析接触面石墨润滑膜的覆盖率。结果表明:随着复合材料中石墨含量的增加,材料的力学性能逐渐降低,石墨润滑膜的覆盖率先升高后降低,磨损量先减小后增大;当石墨体积分数为14%时,石墨润滑膜的覆盖率最高,磨损量最小,耐磨性能最好。     

Effect of the Synergetic Action on Tribological Characteristics of Ni-Based Composites Containing Multiple-Lubricants

Ni-based self-lubricating composites with multiple-lubricants addition were prepared by a powder metallurgy technique, and the effect of multiple-lubricants on tribological properties was investigated from room temperature to 700?°C. The synergetic effects of graphite, MoS₂, and metallic silver lubricants on the tribological characteristics of composites were analyzed. XRD analysis showed that new Cr _x S _y and Mo₂C phase were formed in the composites containing graphite, MoS₂ and metallic Ag lubricants during the sintering process. The average friction coefficients (0.69?C0.22) and wear rates (11.90?C0.09?×?10^?5?mm³?N^?1?m^?1) were obtained when rubbing against Inconel 718 alloy from room temperature to 700?°C due to synergetic lubricating action of multiple-lubricants. A smooth lubricating was gradually generated on the worn surface, and the improving of tribological properties was attributed to the formation of lubricious glaze film on the worn surface and their partially transferred to the counterface. The graphite played the main role of lubrication at room temperature, while molybdate phase and graphite were responsible for low friction coefficients and wear rates at mid/high temperatures. The synergetic lubricating effect of molybdate (produced in the rubbing process at high temperatures) iron oxide (transfer from disk material to the pin) and remaining graphite multiple-lubricants play an important lubricating role during friction tests at a wide temperature range.     

Dry-Sliding Tribological Properties of Bronze–Graphite Composites

Bronze-uncoated and nickel-coated graphite composites were fabricated by powder metallurgy route. The tribological behaviors of composites sliding against AISI52100 steel ball under dry sliding condition were studied using a ball-on-disk tribometer. The nickel-coated graphite composites showed much better tribological properties in comparison with bronze and uncoated graphite composite. The friction coefficient of nickel-coated graphite composites decreased with increasing nickel-coated graphite content. However, the specific wear rate increased with the increase in nickel-coated graphite. The composite containing 15?wt% nickel-coated graphite showed the best self-lubricating properties because the compacted and stable mechanical mixed layer was formed on the worn surfaces. The wear mechanism of bronze 663 is adhesive wear and abrasive wear. The uncoated nickel-coated graphite composite shows the adhesive wear and delamination characteristics. However, the wear mechanism of nickel-coated composites is mildly abrasive wear.     

Tribological Behavior of Composites Based on ZA-27 Alloy Reinforced with Graphite Particles

The objective of this investigation is to assess the influence of graphite reinforcement on tribological behavior of ZA-27 alloy. The composite with 2 wt% of graphite particles was produced by the compocasting procedure. Tribological properties of unreinforced alloy and composite were studied, using block-on-disk tribometer, under dry and lubricated sliding conditions at different specific loads and sliding speeds. The worn surfaces of the samples were examined by the scanning electron microscopy (SEM). The obtained results revealed that ZA-27/graphite composite specimens exhibited significantly lower wear rate and coefficient of friction than the matrix alloy specimens in all the combinations of applied loads (F _n ) and sliding speeds (v) in dry and lubricated tests. The positive tribological effects of graphite reinforcement of ZA-27 in dry sliding tests were provided by the tribo-induced graphite film on the contact surface of composite. In test conditions, characterized by the small graphite content and modest sliding speeds and applied loads, nonuniform tribo-induced graphite films were formed leading to the increase of the friction coefficient and wear rate, with increase of the sliding speed and applied load. In conditions of lubricated sliding, the very fine graphite particles formed in the contact interface mix with the lubricating oil forming the emulsion with improved tribological characteristics. Smeared graphite decreased the negative influence of F _n on tribological response of composites, what is manifested by the mild regime of the boundary lubrication, as well as by realization of the mixed lubrication at lower values of the v/F _n ratio, with respect to the matrix alloy.     

The Enhanced Tribological Properties of NiAl Intermetallics: Combined Lubrication of Multilayer Graphene and WS2

In recent years, reducing friction and wear-related adverse impacts on efficiency and durability in moving mechanical systems has gained increased attention. Herein, the search continues for novel materials and lubricants that can potentially reduce friction and wear. As one of the emerging self-lubricating materials, the tribological potential of graphene has been researched deeply. This article was dedicated to explore the combined lubrication of multilayer graphene (MLG) and WS₂. The as-prepared sample of NiAl–1.5 wt% MLG–5 wt% WS₂ (NB) exhibited excellent tribological properties. During the sliding process, a continuous lubricating film was formed to provide the low-strength junctions at the interface, reducing the friction coefficient and wear rate. Moreover, the MLG played the role of reinforcement particles and improved loading carrying ability.     

Tribological properties of spark-plasma-sintered ZrO2(Y2O3)-CaF2-Ag composites at elevated temperatures

Spark-plasma sintering is employed to synthesize self-lubricating ZrO₂(Y₂O₃) matrix composites with different additives of CaF₂ and Ag as solid lubricants by tailoring the composition and by adjusting the sintering temperature. The friction and wear behavior of ZrO₂(Y₂O₃) matrix composites have been investigated in dry sliding against an alumina ball from room temperature to 800 °C. The effective self-lubrication at different temperatures depends mainly on the content of various solid lubricants in the composites. The addition of 35 wt.% Ag and 30 wt.% CaF₂ in the ZrO₂(Y₂O₃) matrix can promote the formation of a well-covered lubricating film, and effectively reduce the friction and wear over the entire temperature range studied. The friction coefficients at low temperatures were at a minimum value for the composite containing 35 wt.% of silver. At this silver concentration, low and intermediate temperature lubricating properties are greatly improved without affecting high-temperature lubrication by the calcium fluoride in ZrO₂(Y₂O₃) matrix composites. The worn surfaces and transfer films formed during wear process have been characterized to identify the synergistic lubrication behavior of CaF₂ and Ag lubricants at different temperatures.     

Further investigation on the tribological behavior of Al2O3–20Ag20CaF2 composite at 650°C

The friction and wear behaviors of the self‐lubricating Al₂O₃–20Ag20CaF₂ disk against an Al₂O₃ pin pair have been investigated over a broad load range from 1 to 30 N and sliding velocities from 0.084 to 1 m/s at 650^°C. Four typical wear modes have been identified and the wear mode map was constructed to illustrate the influence of load and speed on the friction coefficient and wear rate. The results showed the effective self‐lubricating region (II) (continuous lubricating film) is almost independent of sliding speed, and mainly dependent on the load. It is suggested that the plastic deformation and plastic flow during sliding play an important role in the formation of the self‐lubricating film on the sliding surface. Furthermore, the worn surface in the region (II) (continuous lubricating film) was found to be much softer than the original surface and the distribution of Vickers hardness became more uniform due to the presence of the lubricating film on the worn surface. This revised version was published online in July 2006 with corrections to the Cover Date.     

Effect of rubber on tribological behaviors of polyamide 66 under dry and water lubricated sliding

The friction and wear behaviors of polyamide 66 (PA 66) and rubber-filled PA 66 (PA 66/SEBS-g-MA) composites were investigated on a block-on-wheel model friction and wear tester under dry sliding and water lubricating conditions. In order to further understand the wear mechanisms, the worn surfaces and scraps of samples were analyzed by scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and differential scanning calorimeter (DSC). The experimental results indicated that the wear mass loss and the friction coefficient of PA 66 decreased with the addition of rubber particles. The friction coefficients of PA 66 and PA 66/SEBS-g-MA composites under water lubricating condition are lower than those under dry sliding condition, but the wear mass losses are higher than those under dry sliding condition. The main wear mechanisms under dry sliding condition are the plastic deformation and mechanical microploughing. Whereas the main wear mechanisms under water lubricating condition are the mechanical microploughing and abrasive wear.     

Effect of MoS2 and WS2 Nanotubes on Nanofriction and Wear Reduction in Dry and Liquid Environments

Nano-objects in dry and liquid conditions have shown reductions in friction and wear on the macroscale. Studies in low viscosity liquids with nanoparticles and nanotubes made of lubricating materials such as molybdenum disulfide (MoS₂) and tungsten disulfide (WS₂) are limited. In this research, MoS₂ and WS₂ nanotubes with spherical gold (Au) nano-objects as a control are studied on the nanoscale under dry and low viscosity liquid environments for their effect on friction and wear reduction. Atomic forces microscopy (AFM) experiments on the nanoscale are performed in single-nano-object contact with an AFM tip, where nano-objects are laterally manipulated and multiple nano-object contact with a tip attached to a glass sphere sliding over several nano-objects. Wear tests were performed on the nanoscale by means of AFM as well as on the macroscale using a ball-on-flat tribometer to relate friction and wear reduction on both scales. Results indicate that nano-objects such as MoS₂ and WS₂ nanotubes contribute to friction and wear reduction due to the reduced contact area and the possible rolling and sliding on the nanoscale. On the macroscale, reductions in friction and wear occur due to possible exfoliation of outer layers in addition to other mechanisms just mentioned.     

Friction and Wear Behavior of WS2/Zr Self-lubricating Soft Coatings in Dry Sliding Against 40Cr-Hardened Steel Balls

WS₂ and WS₂/Zr self-lubricating soft coatings were produced by medium-frequency magnetron sputtering, multi-arc ion plating and ion-beam-assisted deposition technique on the cemented carbide YT15 (WC + 15 % TiC + 6 % Co) substrates. Microstructural and fundamental properties of these coatings were examined. Sliding wear tests against 40Cr-hardened steel using a ball-on-disk tribometer method were carried out with these coated materials. The friction coefficient and wear rates were measured with various applied loads and sliding speeds. The wear surface features of the coatings were examined using SEM. The results showed that the WS-1 specimen (with WS₂/Zr composite coating) has higher hardness and coating/substrate critical load compared with that of the WS-2 specimen (only with WS₂ coating). The friction coefficient of WS-1 specimen increases with the increase in applied load and is quite insensitive to the sliding speed. The wear rate of the WS-1 specimen is almost constant under different applied loads and sliding speeds. The WS-1 specimen shows the smallest friction coefficient and wear rate among all the specimens tested under the same conditions. The WS-1 specimen exhibits improved friction behavior to that of the WS-2 specimen, and the antiwear lifetime of the WS₂ coatings can be prolonged through adding Zr additives. The self-lubricating and wear mechanism of the WS₂/Zr coating was also found from the sliding wear tests.     

Sliding friction and wear of Cu–graphite against 2024, AZ91D and Ti6Al4V at different speeds

Cu–graphite composite fabricated by powder metallurgy art is no longer novel material. However, it might be a versatile self-lubricating material sliding against different metals and alloys. In this connection, understanding towards its tribological behavior and wear mechanism is very important. Sliding tribological behaviors of Cu–graphite composite against different counterparts, specified as 2024 aluminium alloy, AZ91D magnesium alloy, and Ti6Al4V titanium alloy, were investigated over varied sliding speeds at room temperature in air. The friction and wear tests were conducted on a pin-on-disk tribo-meter. Tribological performance of Cu–graphite composite strongly depended on its counterpart materials. Cu–graphite composite could provide friction reduction in sliding against 2024 and Ti6Al4V. Cu–graphite composite was a good self-lubricating material in sliding against AZ91D at low speeds but not at 0.25 and 0.50 m/s. Wear mechanism of Cu–Gr composite was related to the transfer, counter-transfer, mechanical mixing and tribo-oxidation at tribo-interface. Sliding speed had influences on tribo-interface and thereby wear mechanism. Finally, the effects of naturally occurred oxide film and sliding speed were discussed.     

铜包石墨含量对铜锰铝复合材料摩擦磨损性能的影响

为改善铜锰铝合金的烧结性能,并提高其在干摩擦下的摩擦磨损性能,以铜包石墨作为自润滑相加入到铜锰铝合金中,采用等离子真空压力烧结方法制备铜锰铝/石墨复合材料,分析铜包石墨含量对复合材料的密度、硬度的影响,探讨不同复合材料在干摩擦和油润滑条件下的摩擦磨损性能.结果表明:相比真空和氢气还原气氛下的烧结方式,等离子体烧结铜锰铝...     

青铜-石墨热喷涂层在干摩擦和水润滑条件下的摩擦磨损性能

在MM-200摩擦磨损试验机上研究了青铜-石墨热喷涂层在干摩擦和水润滑条件下的摩擦磨损性能,采用扫描电镜(SEM)对磨损表面形貌进行了观测和采用X射线能谱分析(XPS)分析了涂层成分。结果表明,在水润滑条件下涂层摩擦因数和磨损率均低于干摩擦条件下;在水润滑条件下磨损机制为轻微磨粒磨损和犁削磨损,在干摩擦下主要是较为严重的粘着磨损和犁削。这是由于水润滑降低了摩擦副界面温度,提高了石墨润滑膜的韧性,改善了润滑效果,从而阻止了粘着磨损的发生,水还促进了钢偶件表面致密氧化膜的形成,从而减轻磨损。因此水润滑对涂层磨损性能有较大影响。     

Effect of Hot Extrusion on Electrical Tribological Behavior of Ag-Cu/MoS2 Composite under Air and Vacuum Conditions

The different microstructures of silver–copper/molybdenum disulfide (Ag-Cu/MoS₂) composites were manufactured by hot press and hot extrusion processes to investigate the electrical tribological behaviors of both the hot-pressed and hot-extruded composites under air and vacuum. The results showed that microstructures and properties of Ag-Cu/MoS₂ composites were improved by hot extrusion, which decreased the wear rates rapidly in both air and vacuum. In air, hot extrusion could improve the transfer layer and tribofilm, resulting in a significant decrease in contact voltage drop, which goes from more than 70 mV in the hot-pressed composite to 30 mV at the hot-extruded composite. Under vacuum condition, some wear debris was melted on the worn surface and then transferred to the counterface to form the transfer layers, which led to the lower contact voltage drops under vacuum, about 6 mV in hot-pressed composites and 3 mV in hot-extruded composites. In addition, the severe adhesive and abrasive wear were attributed to the molten wear debris and transfer layer, resulting in a dramatic fluctuation in the friction coefficient in a vacuum.     

Self-Lubricating Composites of Porous Nickel and Nickel-Chromium Alloy Impregnated with Barium Fluoride-Calcium Fluoride Eutectic

Porous nickel and nickel chromium were filled with BaF₂-CaF₂ eutectic composition by vacuum impregnation at 2000 F. The friction and wear properties of the resulting composites were determined in air and in hydrogen from 80 to 1500 F. Higher friction coefficients were obtained compared with coatings of the same fluoride composition on dense metals, however low wear and excellent wear life were obtained. The advantages of coatings (lower friction) and of composites (longer wear life) were combined by applying a thin sintered film (0.001-inch) of eutectic fluoride to the load-bearing surfaces of the composites. In a hydrogen atmosphere at a sliding velocity of 2000 ft per minute, typical friction coefficients for coated alloy composites were 0.06 at 1500 F, 0.18 at 500 F, and 0.20 at 80 F. Friction coefficients were higher at low sliding velocities. Composites with a nickel-chromium matrix were superior to nickel composites in load-carrying ability.     

石墨铝基自润滑材料的制备及性能表征

以石墨为固体润滑剂,铝为基体材料,添加硅、铜、铁等元素作为强化成分,添加Cr3C2、粉煤灰来提高自润滑材料的耐磨性,通过液态铸造法制备铝基自润滑材料。借助MM-200磨损试验机研究不同石墨含量以及粉煤灰的添加对铝基复合材料摩擦磨损性能的影响;在Olympus金相显微镜下观察材料显微组织;用S-3000N扫描电子显微镜对材料拉伸断口和磨损表面进行观察。结果表明:随着石墨含量的增加,摩擦因数逐渐降低,磨损率逐渐升高,抗拉强度、硬度都逐渐降低;粉煤灰的加入使得初生硅得到细化,自润滑材料的强度上升,摩擦因数得到进一步的改善。