Abstract
The tribological performance of room-temperature ionic liquid of alkylimidazolium tetrafluoroborate was evaluated using an Optimol SRV oscillating friction and wear tester in air and a CZM vacuum friction tester in vacuum (1 × 10-3Pa) using a steel/steel (SAE52100) contact. From the results, the ionic liquid exhibits excellent friction-reduction, antiwear proprieties, both in air and vacuum, which are superior to phosphazene (X-1P) and perfluoropolyether (PFPE). During friction, the ionic liquid forms a surface protective film mainly composed of FeF2 and B 2O3, which contributes to low friction and wear.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 81-85 |
Number of pages | 5 |
Journal | Tribology Letters |
Volume | 13 |
Issue number | 2 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 2002 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Fluorine
- Ionic liquid
- Lubricant
- Tribology
- XPS