MoS 2 films formed by in-contact decomposition of water-soluble tetraalkylammonium thiomolybdates

Fernando Chiñas-Castillo, Javier Lara-Romero, Gabriel Alonso-Núñez, Juan De Dios Oscar Barceinas-Sánchez, Sergio Jiménez-Sandoval

Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

15 Scopus citations

Abstract

Synthesis and tribological evaluation of three tetraalkylammonium thiomolybdate (R 4N) 2MoS 4 (R = methyl, propyl, or ammonia) aqueous-based lubricant additives on a ball-on-disk tribometer was carried out for a steel-aluminum contact. Tests were performed at the same conditions of load, entrainment speed, sliding distance, temperature, and concentration of MoS 2 to compare the activity (lubrication effect) of the thiomolybdates prepared. A friction reduction is observed for the three salts compared to pure water; however, significant differences in friction coefficient are observed depending on the alkyl group. SEM/EDAX and Raman analysis of the wear tracks reveal the in-contact formation of a MoS 2-lubricating film, rich in molybdenum and sulfur.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)155-161
Number of pages7
JournalTribology Letters
Volume29
Issue number2
DOIs
StatePublished - Feb 2008
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

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

Fingerprint

Dive into the research topics of 'MoS 2 films formed by in-contact decomposition of water-soluble tetraalkylammonium thiomolybdates'. Together they form a unique fingerprint.

Cite this