The Friction Characteristics and Microscopic Properties of Composite Electroplating Thin Films

Abstract:

The development of composite thin film materials bloomed with increasing demand and technical improvements. They have been used in various engineering areas, such as micro-conductor, sensors, and micro-electro-mechanical-system (MEMS) [1-. Nowadays, scientists were able to electroplate silicon carbide thin films directly on metal materials. Silicon carbide has many excellent mechanical properties, such as high Youngs modulus, high melting point, high hardness, and chemical inertness with resistance to high temperature oxidation and creep [4-7]. It is widely utilized in automotive and aerospace industry. Hence, it is very important to improve the durability and reliability of electroplated silicon carbide thin films.

• Periodical: Applied Mechanics and Materials (Volumes 479-480)
• Pages: 60-63
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/AMM.479-480.60
• Online since: December 2013
• Authors: Shih Han Wang, Chia Chin Chiang, Liren Tsai, Wen Chung Fang, Jian Long Huang
• Keywords: Composite Electroplating Films, Nanoindentation, Strain Hardening

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