A fundamental review of the friction and wear behavior of ceramics.The basic concepts associated with the friction and wear of materials are discussed as they relate to ceramics. Properties of ceramics such as crystal structure, crystallographic orientation, mechanical deformation and surface chemistry are reviewed as they influence friction and wear. Both adhesive and abrasive wear of ceramics are discussed. The friction and wear of ceramics are examined in contact with themselves and when in contact with metals. The influences of environmental constituents such as water and hydrocarbons on friction and wear are reviewed. Materials discussed, by way of example, include aluminum oxide, rutile, calcium fluoride, and lithium fluoride.
Document ID
19720048463
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Buckley, D. H. (NASA Lewis Research Center Cleveland, Ohio, United States)