Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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5499024 | Radiation Physics and Chemistry | 2017 | 7 Pages |
Abstract
An effect of gamma radiation on lubrication behavior of graphite -PTFE dry lubrication system has been studied using (TR-TW-30L) tribometer with thrust washer attachment in plane contact. Different compositions of graphite and PTFE were prepared and irradiated by gamma rays. Gamma radiation exposure significantly improves the tribological properties indicated by decrease in coefficient of friction and wear properties of graphite -PTFE dry lubrication system. SEM and XRD analysis confirm the physico-chemical modification of graphite-PTFE on gamma radiation exposure leading to a novel dry lubrication system with good slip and anti friction properties.
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Authors
Sachin Singh, Mukti Tyagi, Geetha Seshadri, Ajay Kumar Tyagi, Lalit Varshney,