Abstract
TiAl matrix self-lubricating composites (TMC) with various weight percentages of Ti3SiC2 and MoS2 lubricants were prepared by spark plasma sintering (SPS). The dry sliding tribological behaviors of TMC against an Si3N4 ceramic ball at room temperature were investigated through the determination of friction coefficients and wear rates and the analysis of the morphologies and compositions of wear debris, worn surfaces of TMC, and the Si3N4 ceramic ball. The results indicated that TMC with 10 wt% (Ti3SiC2-MoS2) lubricants had good tribological properties due to the unique stratification subsurface microstructure of the worn surface. The friction coefficient was about 0.57, and the wear rate was 4.22 × 10−4 mm3 (Nm)−1. The main wear mechanisms of TMC with 10 wt% (Ti3SiC2-MoS2) lubricants were abrasive wear, oxidation wear, and delamination of the friction layer. However, the main wear mechanisms of TMC without Ti3SiC2 and MoS2 lubricants were abrasive wear and oxidation wear. The continuous friction layer was not formed on the worn surfaces. The self-lubricating friction layer on the frictional surface, different phase compositions and hardness, as well as density of TMC contributed to the change in the friction coefficient and wear rate.
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