High-dose ion implantation into metals

Abstract

The results of basic works dealing with the effect of high-dose ion implantation on the tribological and fatigue properties of metals are presented in this brief review. Tendencies resulting in an improvement of the above-mentioned properties of metals are considered. A formation of layered structures in the modified, near-surface layer is generally demonstrated. Most attention is paid to the implantation of light ions (B, C, N) into iron and titanium (and Fe- and Ti-based alloys), as well as to combined implantation (Ti + C). In addition, properties relating to metal-ion implantation (Ti, Al) are also considered.