Tribological Properties and Nanomechanics of Cu-BTA Composite Nanooils

Abstract:

This project investigated the tribological properties and nanomechanics of Cu-benzotriazole (BTA) composite nanooils. Cu-BTA nanoparticles were synthesized by a thermal decomposition process. Cu-BTA nanoparticles were added into paraffin oil to form the nanooils. Cu-BTA explores the nanomechanics of sphere geometry functions as a rolling medium for friction lower. BTA nanoparticles functions as a protector from oxidation of the Cu nanoparticles in various test circumstances. Tribological experiments were conducted using a pin-on-disk (ASTM G99) test for the wear scar diameter, friction coefficient, and morphology of worn surfaces. The experiment results revealed the dispersion capability of the benzotriazole-capped Cu nanoparticles and indicated the dispersing stability in liquid paraffin oil for the BTA-capped surface of Cu nanoparticles. The testing results show that the Cu-BTA nanoparticle used as an additive in paraffin oil at an appropriate concentration exhibits better tribological properties than those of pure paraffin oil. Cu-BTA functioning as an additives have different anti-wear abilities due to its small size effect and a high absolute viscosity given high Herser number, corresponds to relatively thick lubricant film and an larged elastohydrodynamic lubrication area. A thin film or powder consisting of spherical Cu-BTA nanoparticles on pin-on-disk (ASTM G99) test iron surface protests against damage from relative rolling movement, which reduces friction and wear.

• Periodical: Key Engineering Materials (Volume 642)
• Pages: 147-151
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/KEM.642.147
• Online since: April 2015
• Authors: Mu Jung Kao*, Fu Chun Hsu
• Keywords: Benzotriazole, Nanomechanics, Nanooils, Tribological

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