In-situ electro-charging for friction reduction and wear resistant film formation
- GM Research Laboratories, Warren, MI (USA)
A technique has been developed to form friction-reducing and antiwear films in situ by means of an electric field applied between rubbing metal surfaces. Using this in situ charging technique, the effectiveness of zinc organodithiophosphate (ZDP) additives as antiwear and friction reducing agents can be enhanced by electrochemical reactions which form surface coatings. The coatings formed on sliding surfaces compared with uncharged surfaces reduce friction by up to 35 percent. In addition, during the sliding process, the films formed on the surfaces are replenished and protect the rubbing surfaces from wear. A steel plate subjected to rubbing and in situ charging for four hours had a smooth surface and a yellowish reaction film; the one without charging was rougher and no yellowish reaction film was formed. The improved tribological characteristics are attributed to an increase in the electrochemical reactivity of the ZDP-mineral oil blends and the formation of phosphate or sulfate films on the metal surfaces. 16 refs.
- OSTI ID:
- 5852365
- Journal Information:
- ASLE Transactions (American Society of Lubrication Engineers); (United States), Vol. 34; Other Information: ASLTA; ISSN 0569-8197
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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