Abstract
Three different self-lubricating ceramic matrix composites (CMCs) were fabricated by hot-pressed sintering. They are: Al2O3-50CaF2, Al2O3-20Ag20CaF2, and Al2O3-10Ag20CaF2. Tribological tests were performed at temperatures ranging from 20°C to 800°C in air using a pin-on-disk tester. The experimental results show that the addition of the solid lubricants CaF2 and Ag can evidently reduce the friction coefficients of alumina between 200°C and 650°C but not at room temperature and the wear rate of disks and pins at elevated temperature. The improvements in the friction and wear properties of CMC were due to the formation of a well-covered solid lubricating film. However, breakdown of the lubricating films at 800°C resulted in high friction and wear.
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