Role of Friction in Materials Selection for Automotive Applications

Journal Article · Tue Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 2013 · Advanced Materials and Processes

OSTI ID:1089802

Blau, Peter Julian ^[1]

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1. ORNL

This is an invited article for a special issue of the ASM International monthly magazine that concerns "Automotive Materials and Applications." The article itself overviews frictional considerations in material selection for automobiles. It discusses implications for energy efficiency (engine friction) and safety (brakes) among other topics.

• Research Organization: Oak Ridge National Lab. (ORNL), Oak Ridge, TN (United States)
• Sponsoring Organization: USDOE Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE)
• DOE Contract Number: DE-AC05-00OR22725
• OSTI ID: 1089802
• Journal Information: Advanced Materials and Processes, Vol. 171, Issue 5
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

Related Subjects

friction
brakes
engine bearings
wear