Friction properties of ion implanted Al2O3 ceramic

Autor: S. Coindeau, Jacek Jagielski, Z. Librant, P. Aubert, A. Piatkowska, C. Legrand-Buscema
Rok vydání: 2003
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Zdroj: Nuclear Instruments and Methods in Physics Research Section B: Beam Interactions with Materials and Atoms. 206:1097-1100
ISSN: 0168-583X
DOI: 10.1016/s0168-583x(03)00918-2
Popis: The possibility of the use of ion implantation for reduction of friction coefficient of alumina has been studied. Two different approaches were used: formation of thin soft layer via noble gas irradiation and doping of surface layer via implantation of lubricant (In). The results point to significant softening and high plasticity of Al 2 O 3 after irradiation with noble gas atoms. In all studied cases the friction coefficient decrease was observed; the effects of In implantation causing the formation of indium nanoprecipitates on alumina surface seem to be the most promising.
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