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FRICTION AND WEAR AT ELEVATED TEMPERATURES

Technical Report ·
OSTI ID:4760045
A number of substances have been examined for suitability under sliding conditions in the range from room temperature to 2000 deg F. Low melting metals applied as surface coatings show a peak in their friction at the melting points, unless they form an oxide with good lubricating ability. Pyrolytic boron nitride and graphite have the same friction and wear properties as do ordinary forms of these materials. A discussion is presented of how information may be obtained systematically from friction-temperature runs, and examples of the various techniques are given. (auth)
Research Organization:
Massachusetts Inst. of Tech., Cambridge. Surface Lab.
NSA Number:
NSA-17-003497
OSTI ID:
4760045
Report Number(s):
WADC-TR-59-603(Pt.III)
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English