TEM-EELS study of low-friction superlattice TiAlN/VN coating: the wear mechanisms

LUO, Q., ZHOU, Z., RAINFORTH, W. M. and HOVSEPIAN, P. E. (2006). TEM-EELS study of low-friction superlattice TiAlN/VN coating: the wear mechanisms. Tribology Letters, 24 (2), 171-178.

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Abstract

A 20-50 nm thick tribofilm was generated on the worn surface of a multilayer coating TiAlN/VN after dry sliding test against an alumina counterpart. The tribofilm was characterized by applying analytical transmission electron microscopy techniques with emphasis on detailed electron energy loss spectrometry and energy loss near edge structure analysis. Pronounced oxygen in the tribofilm indicated a predominant tribo-oxidation wear. Structural changes in the inner-shell ionization edges of N, Ti and V suggested decomposition of nitride fragments.

Item Type: Article
Research Institute, Centre or Group - Does NOT include content added after October 2018: Materials and Engineering Research Institute > Advanced Coatings and Composites Research Centre > Nanotechnology Centre for PVD Research
Materials and Engineering Research Institute > Materials Analysis and Research Services
Identification Number: https://doi.org/10.1007/s11249-006-9160-2
Page Range: 171-178
Depositing User: Ann Betterton
Date Deposited: 17 Feb 2010 16:28
Last Modified: 18 Mar 2021 13:32
URI: https://shura.shu.ac.uk/id/eprint/1137

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