3 Tribological Behavior and Tribochemistry of Ti3SiC2 in Water and Alcohols
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Jinjun Lu
Abstract
Because of the merits of saving energy and environmentally friendly, lubrication system using low viscosity fluids (e. g., water and short-chain alcohols) is expected to meet the requirement of green tribology. In this connection, the tribological behavior of tribomaterials (alloy, ceramic and composite) in low-viscosity fluids has been investigated in recent years. Ti3SiC2, which has combined merits of metal and ceramic including machinability, tolerance to damage and many others, shows good tribological property in alcohols. This suggests that Ti3SiC2 and its composites are a promising tribomaterial in alcohols. In the laboratory-based evaluation, however; the tribological behavior of Ti3SiC2 in water is poor, that is, high friction coefficient, high wear rate and rough worn surface. In a grinding and polishing process of Ti3SiC2, when water acts as a lubricant and a coolant, the surface quality of Ti3SiC2 surface is unexpectedly good. In this chapter, the tribological behavior of Ti3SiC2 in water and alcohols is reviewed. Because water and alcohols are reactive fluids, especially in sliding as well as grinding and polishing, the tribochemistry of Ti3SiC2 is also included in this chapter.
Abstract
Because of the merits of saving energy and environmentally friendly, lubrication system using low viscosity fluids (e. g., water and short-chain alcohols) is expected to meet the requirement of green tribology. In this connection, the tribological behavior of tribomaterials (alloy, ceramic and composite) in low-viscosity fluids has been investigated in recent years. Ti3SiC2, which has combined merits of metal and ceramic including machinability, tolerance to damage and many others, shows good tribological property in alcohols. This suggests that Ti3SiC2 and its composites are a promising tribomaterial in alcohols. In the laboratory-based evaluation, however; the tribological behavior of Ti3SiC2 in water is poor, that is, high friction coefficient, high wear rate and rough worn surface. In a grinding and polishing process of Ti3SiC2, when water acts as a lubricant and a coolant, the surface quality of Ti3SiC2 surface is unexpectedly good. In this chapter, the tribological behavior of Ti3SiC2 in water and alcohols is reviewed. Because water and alcohols are reactive fluids, especially in sliding as well as grinding and polishing, the tribochemistry of Ti3SiC2 is also included in this chapter.
Chapters in this book
- Frontmatter I
- Preface V
- About the editor VI
- Contents VII
- List of contributing authors XI
- 1 Tribological Materials – An Ecosustainable Perspective 1
- 2 Preparation and Tribology Performance of Bio-based Ceramic Particles from Rice Waste 39
- 3 Tribological Behavior and Tribochemistry of Ti3SiC2 in Water and Alcohols 65
- 4 Modelling and Analysis of the Oil-Film Pressure of a Hydrodynamic Journal Bearing Lubricated by Nano-based Biolubricants Using a D-Optimal Design 73
- 5 Wear Performance of Oil Palm Seed Fibre-Reinforced Polyester (OpSeFRP) Composite Aged in Brake Fluid Solutions 93
- Index 121
Chapters in this book
- Frontmatter I
- Preface V
- About the editor VI
- Contents VII
- List of contributing authors XI
- 1 Tribological Materials – An Ecosustainable Perspective 1
- 2 Preparation and Tribology Performance of Bio-based Ceramic Particles from Rice Waste 39
- 3 Tribological Behavior and Tribochemistry of Ti3SiC2 in Water and Alcohols 65
- 4 Modelling and Analysis of the Oil-Film Pressure of a Hydrodynamic Journal Bearing Lubricated by Nano-based Biolubricants Using a D-Optimal Design 73
- 5 Wear Performance of Oil Palm Seed Fibre-Reinforced Polyester (OpSeFRP) Composite Aged in Brake Fluid Solutions 93
- Index 121
