Taber abraser/liquid particle count coupling for the determination of sliding wear of metallized plastics

Autor: M. Riester, A. Lutz, K. Friedrich, H. Hilgers
Rok vydání: 1997
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Zdroj: Surface and Coatings Technology. 97:649-655
ISSN: 0257-8972
DOI: 10.1016/s0257-8972(97)00327-7
Popis: As a novel approach for analyzing the particles generated in sliding wear, we have coupled a modified Taber abraser (TA) test with a liquid particle count analysis (LPC) of the generated particles. The particle generation function for plastics metallized by a magnetron sputter deposition method was determined. The counterbody was an aluminium slider. By combining these two methods, a differential analysis of the size of particles as a function of sliding distance can be obtained, thus making it possible to qualify metal coatings on plastics for use in particle sensitive environments. The experimental set-up is described, and sample data are presented. SEM/EDX was additionally used to determine the morphology and origin of the particles.
Databáze: OpenAIRE