Tribological Properties of Gray Cast Iron/ AISI 52100 Steel Contacts when Lubricated with Fluorosilicone Oils as Additives

Abstract:

Abstract. Two fluorosilicone oils as additives were evaluated using an Optimol SRV reciprocating friction and wear tester by gray cast iron disc against AISI 52100 steel ball at 20 N and sliding speed of 0.20 m/s, respectively. The morphologies of worn surface of the disc were examined using a scanning electron microscope (SEM). In addition, the elemental compositions and chemical states of several typical elements on the worn surfaces of the gray cast iron discs were examined by means of X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS). Results indicate that PAO(Poly-alpha-olefin)+F-Si-E exhibite excellent tribological properties. This is partly attributed to material properties and tribological reaction between the lubricant and the sliding surface.

• Periodical: Advanced Materials Research (Volumes 512-515)
• Pages: 2097-2100
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/AMR.512-515.2097
• Online since: May 2012
• Authors: Xin Feng, Yan Qiu Xia
• Keywords: Cast Iron, Fluorosilicone Oil, Friction and Wear, SEM and XPS Analysis

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