Effect of SiO2 nanoparticles as additive on antiwear and extreme pressure properties of lithium grease

Zhi Cao, Xiao Hong Li, Zhi Jun Zhang, Hong Xin Dang, Ming Zhang, Xiao Bo Wang, Wei Min Liu

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Abstract

Surface modified SiO2 nanoparticles were synthesized. A four-ball machine was used to investigate the tribological behavior of SiO2 nanoparticles as additive in lithium grease. The worn surfaces of steel balls were analyzed by means of scanning electron microscopy (SEM), energy dispersion spectroscopy (EDS) and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS). Analytical results indicate that SiO2 nanoparticles as additive can increase antiwear ability and load-carrying capacity of lithium grease. The reason is that SiO2 nanoparticles can deposited in boundary film play the role of self-replenish in the worn surface.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)390-393
Number of pages4
JournalMocaxue Xuebao/Tribology
Volume25
Issue number5
StatePublished - Sep 2005
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • Antiwear ability
  • Grease
  • Nanoparticle
  • SiO

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