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Microstructure and surface chemistry of amorphous alloys important to their friction and wear behaviorAn investigation was conducted to examine the microstructure and surface chemistry of amorphous alloys, and their effects on tribological behavior. The results indicate that the surface oxide layers present on amorphous alloys are effective in providing low friction and a protective film against wear in air. Clustering and crystallization in amorphous alloys can be enhanced as a result of plastic flow during the sliding process at a low sliding velocity, at room temperature. Clusters or crystallines with sizes to 150 nm and a diffused honeycomb-shaped structure are produced on sizes to 150 nm and a diffused honeycomb-shaped structure are produced on the wear surface. Temperature effects lead to drastic changes in surface chemistry and friction behavior of the alloys at temperatures to 750 C. Contaminants can come from the bulk of the alloys to the surface upon heating and impart to the surface oxides at 350 C and boron nitride above 500 C. The oxides increase friction while the boron nitride reduces friction drastically in vacuum.
Document ID
19870027912
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Reprint (Version printed in journal)
Authors
Miyoshi, K.
(NASA Lewis Research Center Cleveland, OH, United States)
Buckley, D. H.
(NASA Lewis Research Center Cleveland, OH, United States)
Date Acquired
August 13, 2013
Publication Date
January 1, 1986
Publication Information
Publication: Wear
Volume: 110
ISSN: 0043-1648
Subject Category
Metallic Materials
Accession Number
87A15186
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
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