Abstract
This study investigates the outgassing of bare stainless steel and MoS 2 coated ball bearings, both of which are widely used in modern high vacuum technological equipment. Three well-distinguished stages of outgassing are observed as a function of time, which correspond to different phases of a ball bearing's lifetime. For both type of bearings, hydrogen, carbon oxide and methane were the main outgassing species. Two main processes govern the outgassing from a ball bearing: (i) local heating of the contact surfaces and (ii) plastic deformation and fracture of counterfaces. Outgassing from a ball bearing is very sensitive to damage of the contacting surfaces and demonstrates a good correlation with dissipative parameters, such as self-resistant torque and vibration. The mean outgassing rate is highly sensitive to the average dissipation energy, whereas the oscillation of the outgassing signal around the mean value is dependent upon the formation of new defects on counterfaces.
Sign-in/Register to access full text options 
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a callDisclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.
