Characterization of Graphite Fluoride, (CFx)n, as a Potential Solid Lubricant Material.
Abstract
Graphite Fluoride (CFx)n, from several sources, has been analyzed and evaluated for its friction, wear, and lubrication behavior. Pressed pellets, burnished films, and bonded films of (CFx)n has been compared to similar specimens of MoS2 in several test devices at room temperature conditions. Although the various (CFx)n materials have been shown to vary in chemical composition, color, impurity levels, and thermal stability, no significant difference in lubrication performance has been observed between these materials in the lubricant test devices. In general, (CFx)n has been found to be inferior to MoS2 in its lubrication behavior in the more severe test environments. Therefore, (CFx)n is not considered to be suitable for use as a solid lubricant in Air Force aircraft and weapon systems having heavy load lubrication requirements.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Mar 01, 1975
- Accession Number
- ADA010724
Entities
People
- B. D. Mcconnel
- C. E. Snyder
- J. R. Strang
Organizations
- Air Force Research Laboratory