Microstructure And Wear Resistance Of Doped Diamondlike Carbon Prepared By Pulsed Laser Deposition

1997 ◽  
Vol 505 ◽  
Author(s):  
Q. Wei ◽  
R. J. Narayan ◽  
A. K. Sharma ◽  
S. Oktyabrsky ◽  
J. Sankar ◽  
...  

ABSTRACTWe have investigated the microstructure and tribological properties (wear resistance) of diamondlike carbon (DLC), DLC doped with Cu and DLC doped with Ti deposited by a sequential pulsed laser ablation of two targets onto Si(100) substrates. The composition of these films was determined by Rutherford backscattering spectroscopy and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy(XPS). Raman spectroscopy and detailed analysis of the electron diffraction pattern of the films showed typical features of DLC with a structure dominated by sp3 bonded carbon. Wear resistance measurements made on these samples by means of the “crater grinding method” showed that DLC + 2.75%Ti has the highest wear resistance, while that of undoped DLC has the lowest among the samples. The improvement of wear behavior of the doped films was attributed to the reduction of internal compressive stress due to the presence of more compliant atoms, as indicated by the G-peak position shift to smaller Raman shift. The XPS studies showed the evidence for the formation of Ti- C bonding in the Ti doped films. Thus we expect metal-doped DLC coatings can have better tribological properties than the undoped, highly stressed DLC coatings.

2016 ◽  
Vol 674 ◽  
pp. 239-243
Author(s):  
Gai Zhao ◽  
Qi Hua Wang ◽  
Irina Hussainova ◽  
Qing Jun Ding

Polyimide (PI) composites have been widely used in a space science due to extraordinary properties, such as excellent mechanical and electrical properties, good thermal stability and chemical inertness, as well as high wear resistance. However, atomic oxygen (AO), as one of the main radiated constituents in low earth orbit, had an important influence on the structrural and tribological properties of the polyimide matrix. To investigate the mechanism of AO erosion on polyimide, MoS2/Al2O3/PI composites were fabricated by means of a hot-press molding technique and irradiated by AO in a ground-based simulation system. The chemical composition change of the irradiated surface was examined by X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS). Then, the friction and sliding wear behavior against GCr15 steel balls were evaluated in a ground-based simulation facility using ball-on-disk tribology test rig. The worn morphologies and radiated surfaces of the materials were observed by Scanning electron microscope (SEM) to reveal the wear mechanism. Experimental analysis indicated that oxidation induced by AO irradiation and degradation of PI molecular chains on the composite’ surface results in change in chemical composition and formation of “carpet-like” structures. Affected layer, gradually formed during the process of irradiation, plays an important role for wear performance of the materials increasing friction coefficient and wear rate. Incorporation of Al2O3 nanofibers and MoS2 nanoparticles is shown to be favourable for AO resistance, which is helpful for improvement in wear resistance of the PI.


2012 ◽  
Vol 557-559 ◽  
pp. 534-537 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yong Ping Niu ◽  
Sa Li ◽  
Jun Kai Zhang ◽  
Li Hua Cai ◽  
Yong Zhen Zhang

Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) nanocomposites filled with alumina nanoparticles were prepared by compression molding and follow-up sintering. The tribological behaviors of PTFE nanocomposites sliding against GCr15 steel were evaluated using ball-on-disk tribology test rig. The worn surfaces of the unfilled and filled PTFE nanocomposite were investigated using a scanning electron microscope (SEM). The wear behavior of the PTFE nanocomposites was explained in terms of the topography of worn surfaces. It was found that the addition of alumina nanoparticles was effective in enhancing the wear resistance of the PTFE nanocomposite.


2013 ◽  
Vol 734-737 ◽  
pp. 2369-2372
Author(s):  
Lei Lei Gao ◽  
Jin Zhong Zhang

A commercial Mg alloy was prepared through equal channel angular extrusion (ECAE) process. The effect of ECAE on mechanical and tribological properties of the alloy was investigated. Experimental results showed that the hardness and strength of the alloy with ECAE were higher than that of the alloy without ECAE and increased with the increase pass number. The friction coefficient and wear resistance of the alloy after ECAE were significantly improved.


2004 ◽  
Vol 17 (2) ◽  
pp. 289-294 ◽  
Author(s):  
V. Yu. Fominski ◽  
V.N. Nevolin ◽  
R.I. Romanov ◽  
V.I. Titov ◽  
W. Scharff

2021 ◽  
Vol 2131 (5) ◽  
pp. 052038
Author(s):  
A V Sidashov ◽  
M V Boiko ◽  
E I Luneva ◽  
A M Popov

Abstract The combination of unique physicochemical, mechanical and tribological properties of diamond-like coatings determines the prospects for their use in critical friction units, including those operating in a rarefied atmosphere and vacuum. The properties of diamond-like carbon (DLC) coatings depend on the contribution of the sp2 and sp3 fractions of the carbon hybrid atomic electron orbitals. Modern methods of determining the graphite and diamond proportion in coatings are time-consuming and insufficiently accurate. In addition, the determination of the sp3/sp2 ratio is often difficult due to the displacement of the energy position of the C1s electron line. In this paper, the change in the chemical state of carbon over the thickness of a diamond-like coating is studied by X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy. Analysis of the carbon line fine structure of the differential graphite spectra (sp2 bonds) and diamond (sp3 bonds) allowed us to establish the parameter δ, which determines the ratio of the graphite and diamond components in the DLC coating. Profiling with Ar+ ions of the diamondlike coating surface showed that with an increase in the etching time, the proportion of amorphized carbon increases, which means that the antifriction properties increase with the abrasion of the coating. The obtained regularities allow us to predict changes in the tribological properties of DLC coatings during operation. Ion profiling also allows to determine the thickness of coatings with high accuracy.


2011 ◽  
Vol 130-134 ◽  
pp. 2754-2757
Author(s):  
Hao Wu ◽  
Yan Qiu Xia ◽  
Xin Feng ◽  
Xiang Yu Ge

The friction and wear properties of the DLC coatings were evaluated while being lubricated with pure PAG, PAG containing PN and ZDDP using reciprocating ball-on-disk sliding UMT tester, respectively. The morphologies of the worn surfaces of the DLC coatings were observed using a scanning electron microscope (SEM). The results indicated that the DLC coatings exhibited better tribological properties under the lubrication of PAG containing PN or ZDDP than that of pure PAG. In addition, PN and ZDDP as additives show different tribological properties. The former offers better anti-wear ability, the latter offers better friction-reducing properties.


2012 ◽  
Vol 622-623 ◽  
pp. 901-905
Author(s):  
Nattaporn Khamnaulthong ◽  
Krisda Siangchaew ◽  
Pichet Limsuwan

Diamond-like carbon (DLC films were deposited on NiFe coupon by Filtered Cathodic Arc (FCA) technique. Two different DLC thicknesses were selected to compare thickness dependency on film properties change. The mechanical property as wear resistance under cyclic heating condition was investigated by nanoindenter (Hysitron). The detail of DLC film composition change was also studied using X-ray Photoelectron Spectroscopy (XPS). The roles of heating in material composition and wear behavior of DLC films are discussed. The effect of DLC film thickness is also considered. The results showed that thinner DLC (2 nm) has higher carbon oxidation resulting that deteriorate in wear resistance as compare to thicker one (5 nm). The heating accelerates these oxidation and wear in this study. .


Materials ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 11 (9) ◽  
pp. 1538 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shengfa Zhu ◽  
Yanping Wu ◽  
Zhengyang Li ◽  
Liping Fang ◽  
Anyi Yin ◽  
...  

Depleted uranium has been widely applied in nuclear energy fields. However, its poor corrosion and wear resistance restrict its applications. A titanium/titanium nitride (Ti/TiN) multilayer film was deposited on a uranium surface to improve its fretting wear resistance. Fretting wear tests were carried out using a pin-on-disc configuration. The fretting behaviors of uranium and the Ti/TiN film were investigated under different normal loads. With the normal load increasing, the mode of fretting wear gradually transformed from slip region (SR) to mixed fretting region (MFR) and then to partial slip region (PSR). It is illustrated that the normal load had an obvious effect on the fretting wear behavior. The friction coefficients of both uranium and Ti/TiN multilayer film decreased with the increase of the normal load. In SR, the main wear mechanisms were delamination and abrasion for uncoated uranium, and delamination and oxidation for uranium coated with the Ti/TiN multilayer film. Photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS) analysis also showed that the Ti/TiN coating was oxidized and formed TiO2 during fretting wear. The wear depth of naked uranium was much greater than that of coated uranium, which demonstrated that the Ti/TiN multilayer film could effectively improve the wear properties of uranium.


2014 ◽  
Vol 789 ◽  
pp. 455-460 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bin Deng ◽  
Jun Fei Pei ◽  
Ye Tao

Ion implantation is an effective method to enhance hardness and wear resistance of the TiAlN coatings. In this paper, Nb and C ions are co-implanted into TiAlN coatings deposited by Magnetic Filter Arc Ion Plating (MFAIP), using a Metal Vacuum Vapor Arc (MEVVA) ion source implantor with doses of 1×1017and 5×1017ions/cm2. The microstructure, chemical composition, mechanical and tribological properties of Nb+C-implanted TiAlN coatings have been investigated by glancing incidence X-ray diffraction, X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy, nanoindentation test and SRV friction & wear tester, respectively. The results showed that the NbN and TiC phases could be detected both from the XRD and XPS profiles of as-prepared films. Nb and C ion implantation could improve the hardness, plastic deformation resistance and wear behavior of TiAlN coatings due to the energetic Nb and C ion bombardment and the formation of NbN and TiC phases.


2020 ◽  
pp. 1-28
Author(s):  
Yanyan Wang ◽  
Yang Wang ◽  
Jia-jie Kang ◽  
Guozheng Ma ◽  
Lina Zhu ◽  
...  

Abstract Diamond-like carbon (DLC) coatings containing 0.7%, 5.8% and 23.3% Ti were deposited via pulsed cathodic arc deposition and magnetron sputtering on AISI 316L stainless steel substrates. The varied Ti content was controlled by setting Ti target current at 3, 5 and 7A. The composition, microstructure, mechanical and tribological properties of Ti-doped DLC (Ti-DLC) coatings were investigated using X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy, Raman spectroscopy, nanoindentation and ball-on-disc tribometer. The results show that TiC formed when Ti content in the coating was higher than 5.8% and the ID/IG ratios increased gradually with the increasing Ti content. Ti-DLC with 0.7 Ti had the highest H/E and H3/E2 ratios and exhibited optimal tribological properties under lubrication, especially when ZDDP was contained in the oil. Furthermore, ZDDP tribofilms played an important role in wear reduction by protecting the rubbing surfaces against adhesion and suppressing the tribo-induced graphitization of DLC coatings.


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