Formation mechanisms of tribo-coating for low friction in UHV

Koshi Adachi, Hisakazu Sato, Koji Kato

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Abstract

Solid lubrication film formed by tribo-coating, which deposits a solid lubricant by evaporation to the contact interface during friction in vacuum, gives low friction coefficient below 0.03 that can not be observed by any other solid lubricants of soft metals. The tribo-coating film formed on the pin has nano-order composite structure which the crystalline indium of nano size are distributed in an amorphous matrix of silicon oxide and chromium oxide. Because of the nano composite structure, a very thin indium film is formed without break down like conventional precoated thin film. The thinner indium film can give smaller value of friction coefficient than that of conventional solid lubricant.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings of the World Tribology Congress III - 2005
PublisherAmerican Society of Mechanical Engineers
Pages947-948
Number of pages2
ISBN (Print)0791842029, 9780791842027
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2005
Event2005 World Tribology Congress III - Washington, D.C., United States
Duration: 2005 Sept 122005 Sept 16

Publication series

NameProceedings of the World Tribology Congress III - 2005

Conference

Conference2005 World Tribology Congress III
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityWashington, D.C.
Period05/9/1205/9/16

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