Friction reduction by water soluble tetraalkylammonium thiometallates

Fernando Chiñas-Castillo, Javier Lara-Romero, Gabriel Alonso-Núñez, J. D.O. Barceinas-Sánchez, S. Jiménez-Sandoval

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Abstract

Lubricants bases for metalworking applications make extensive use of water-soluble additives to reduce friction and wear. In order to do such task, these additives must form a lubricating film that separates the contact surfaces, thus imparting good surface finishes to the worked parts. This paper presents a study on the tribological performance of aqueous solutions of tetraalkylammonium thiomolybdates and thiotungstates. Tests were carried out on a pin-on-disc tribometer for a steel-aluminum contact while keeping load, entrainment speed, sliding distance, temperature and concentration of the additive constant to study the lubrication effect of these two salts. Chemical analysis of the wear track indicates the presence of an in-contact formed solid film enriched with MoS2 and WS2 that reduces friction markedly. This reduction in friction, observed for both solutions, is highly dependent on the alkyl group.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings of STLE/ASME International Joint Tribology Conference, IJTC 2006
PublisherAmerican Society of Mechanical Engineers
ISBN (Print)0791837890, 9780791837894
DOIs
StatePublished - 2006
Externally publishedYes
EventSTLE/ASME International Joint Tribology Conference, IJTC 2006 - San Antonio, TX, United States
Duration: 23 Oct 200625 Oct 2006

Publication series

NameProceedings of STLE/ASME International Joint Tribology Conference, IJTC 2006
Volume2006

Conference

ConferenceSTLE/ASME International Joint Tribology Conference, IJTC 2006
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CitySan Antonio, TX
Period23/10/0625/10/06

Keywords

  • Additive
  • Film forming
  • Friction
  • Tribological
  • Water soluble
  • Wear

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