Fundamentals of Solid Lubrication

Abstract

During this program, we have worked to develop a fundamental understanding of the chemical and tribological issues related to the implementation of layered solid lubricants in aerospace mechanisms. The work has entailed chemical studies performed from a surface analytical approach, tribological measurements performed over a range of length scales, and the correlation of the two classes of information. Research activities have focused on the properties of single crystal MoS2 and PbS and the implementation of a UHV tribometer being used to explore the properties of MoS2 containing composite films.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Mar 01, 2012
Accession Number
ADA590140

Entities

People

  • Scott S. Perry

Organizations

  • University of Florida

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Human Systems
  • Space

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Air Force Research Laboratories
  • Crystals
  • Department Of Defense
  • Energy
  • Engineering
  • Films
  • Friction
  • Lubricants
  • Lubrication
  • Materials
  • Materials Laboratories
  • Materials Science
  • Measurement
  • Single Crystals
  • Solid Lubricants
  • Tribology

Readers

  • Instructional Design and Training Evaluation.
  • Thin Film Deposition Science.
  • Tribology (the study of the boundary interaction between sliding surfaces, lubrication, wear and friction).

Technology Areas

  • Space