The use of analytical surface tools in the fundamental study of wearThis paper reviews the various techniques and surface tools available for the study of the atomic nature of the wear of materials. These include chemical etching, X-ray diffraction, electron diffraction, scanning electron microscopy, low-energy electron diffraction, Auger emission spectroscopy analysis, electron spectroscopy for chemical analysis, field ion microscopy, and the atom probe. Properties of the surface and wear surface regions which effect wear such as surface energy, crystal structure, crystallographic orientation, mode of dislocation behavior, and cohesive binding are discussed. A number of mechanisms involved in the generation of wear particles are identified with the aid of the aforementioned tools.
Document ID
19780039519
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Proceedings
Authors
Buckley, D. H. (NASA Lewis Research Center Lubrication Fundamentals Section, Cleveland, Ohio, United States)
Date Acquired
August 9, 2013
Publication Date
January 1, 1977
Subject Category
Mechanical Engineering
Meeting Information
Meeting: International Conference on Wear of materials