| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 616817 | Tribology International | 2006 | 7 Pages |
Abstract
Ni/carbon nanotube (Ni/CNTs) composite coatings were deposited on carbon steel plate by electroless deposition. The friction and wear properties were examined under dry sliding conditions using the ball-on-disk configuration. For reference, carbon steel plate was coated with Ni, Ni/SiC and Ni/graphite. The results show that the Ni/CNT coating has a microhardness value of 865 Hv, greater than for SiC reinforced composite deposits. The Ni/CNTs composite coating possesses not only a higher wear resistance but also a lower friction coefficient, resulting from their improved mechanical characteristics and the unique topological structure of the hollow nanotubes.
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Authors
X.H. Chen, C.S. Chen, H.N. Xiao, H.B. Liu, L.P. Zhou, S.L. Li, G. Zhang,