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Influence of TiO2 coating deposited with the atomic layer deposition ALD technique on the properties of Ti13Nb13Zr titanium alloy
The paper presents the geometric structure of the surface, hardness and the results of tribological tests for TiO2 layers obtained by the ALD technique. The geometrical structure of the surface before and after the tribological tests was assessed using a confocal microscope with interferometry mode. An instrumental indentation was used to measure nanohardness. Model tribo tests were carried out for reciprocating motion under conditions of dry friction and friction lubricated with artificial saliva and saline. The tests showed that the TiO2 samples showed lower wear and higher hardness
Influence of TiO2 coating deposited with the atomic layer deposition ALD technique on the properties of Ti13Nb13Zr titanium alloy
The paper presents the geometric structure of the surface, hardness and the results of tribological tests for TiO2 layers obtained by the ALD technique. The geometrical structure of the surface before and after the tribological tests was assessed using a confocal microscope with interferometry mode. An instrumental indentation was used to measure nanohardness. Model tribo tests were carried out for reciprocating motion under conditions of dry friction and friction lubricated with artificial saliva and saline. The tests showed that the TiO2 samples showed lower wear and higher hardness
Assessment of the properties of diamond-like carbon coatings (DLC) used in the lime industry
The aim of the study was to analyze the properties of diamond-like carbon coatings - DLC in machines operating in the lime industry. DLC coatings were deposited by the Plasma-Enhanced Chemical Vapor Deposition PECVD method on 100Cr6 steel samples. Characterization of the geometric structure of samples was carried out on an optical profilometer. The friction junctions were tested in harsh conditions, i.e., corrosive environment and high temperature. The tribological tests were performed using a sliding ball-on-disc tribological tester. The static contact angle for selected lubricants was measured using an optical tensiometer. The summary presents the possibilities of using diamond-like coatings in selected friction junctions in the lime industry
Influence of surface roughness on selected properties of the TiAlN coating
The HS6-5-2C steel samples with different surface roughness were used for the tests. After grinding had a roughness parameter of Ra = 0,03 μm, and after polishing Ra = 0,01 μm. A TiAlN coating was applied to the substrate prepared in this way. Using a confocal microscope with an interferometric mode, the geometrical structure of the samples was analyzed. The optical strain gauge was used to measure the contact angle. Tribological tests were carried out in conditions of technically dry friction. The polished sample with the coating was characterized by a more stable course of the friction coefficient, lower wear and a smaller wetting angle
The influence of environmental conditions on the tribological properties of the Ti13Nb13Zr alloy
The paper presents the results of tribological tests of the Ti13Nb13Zr titanium alloy - carried out in the conditions of lubrication with liquids simulating body fluids. Artificial saliva solutions were used for the tests. Two pH values were used – 7,0 characteristic of a healthy organism and 4,9 - typical for the presence of inflammation. The countersample in the tested friction nodes were Al2O3 balls with a diameter of 6 mm loaded with a normal force of 1 N. The tests obtained showed a strong influence of environmental conditions on the tribological properties of the Ti13Nb13Zr titanium alloy. This applies to both the value of the coefficient of friction and linear wear. In the case of tests carried out under lubrication conditions with an artificial saliva solution at pH 7,0 they were 0,47 and 31,1 μm, respectively; in the case of a fluid at pH 4,9 they were 25 % and 45 % higher (0,62 and 65,6 μm)
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