The tribological properties of bronze-SiC-graphite composites under sea water condition

Gongjun Cui, Qinling Bi, Muye Niu, Jun Yang, Weimin Liu

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Abstract

Bronze-SiC-nickel coated graphite composites were fabricated by powder metallurgy technique (P/M). The tribological properties of composites sliding against AISI321 stainless steel pin were studied under sea water condition. The graphite is an effective solid lubricant in sea water environment. The SiC improved the hardness and tribological properties of composites. The friction coefficient of bronze-SiC-graphite composites increased with the increase of SiC. However, the specific wear rate of bronze-SiC-graphite composites decreased with increasing SiC. Bronze-2 wt% SiC-11.7 wt% nickel coated graphite composite showed the best tribological properties due to the synergistic effects of reinforcements.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)25-35
Number of pages11
JournalTribology International
Volume60
DOIs
StatePublished - 2013
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • Friction
  • Metal matrix
  • Self-lubricating
  • Wear

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