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Friction and wear behavior of Polyetherimide(PEI) filled with Polytetrafluoroethylene(PTFE)

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Abstract

The tribological performance of Polyetherimide(PEI) composites filled with different Polytetrafluoroethylene(PTFE) content was comparatively evaluated on MM-200 test rig in block-on-ring configuration under dry friction condition. The microstructures of worn surfaces, fractured surfaces and wear mechanisms of the PEI composite were examined under scanning electron microscope (SEM). The variations of elastic modulus and surface hardness with variation in composition were also investigated. The results showed that under conditions of dry friction the PTFE can lower the friction coefficient and reduce wear of the PEI composites. When filled with 10 wt. % PTFE, the composite had the lowest wear rate. For PEI filled with 5wt. % PTFE the friction coefficient was about 0.3 and remained comparatively stable with increase of the PTFE content.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationSTLE/ASME 2010 International Joint Tribology Conference, IJTC2010
Pages313-315
Number of pages3
DOIs
StatePublished - 2010
EventSTLE/ASME 2010 International Joint Tribology Conference, IJTC2010 - San Francisco, CA, United States
Duration: 17 Oct 201020 Oct 2010

Publication series

NameAmerican Society of Mechanical Engineers, Tribology Division, TRIB

Conference

ConferenceSTLE/ASME 2010 International Joint Tribology Conference, IJTC2010
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CitySan Francisco, CA
Period17/10/1020/10/10

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