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Database for the Tribological Properties of Self-Lubricating Materials

NASA/TM-207195, Jett, T.R. and Thom, R.L., Database for the Tribological Properties of Self-Lubricating Materials, Materials and Processes Laboratory, Science and Engineering Directorate, NASA Marshall Space Flight Center, AL 35812, February 1998, pp. 20, Format(s): PDF 218k

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A test program to determine the tribological properties of several self-lubricating composites was performed. Testing was done using an LFWD-1 Friction and Wear machine. Each material was tested at four load levels (66 N, 133 N, 266 N, and 400 N) under ambient conditions. The coefficient of friction and wear rate was determined for each material, and a relative ranking of the composites was made.
Keywords:self-lubricating composites, tribology, friction, wear, plastic, polymers, block on ring testing
Subjects:Chemistry and Materials: Chemistry and Materials (General)
ID Code:428
Deposited On:16 July 2002