Experimental investigation of friction on low-temperature ice

Using a unique technique, we formed a thin layer of ice on steel surface at temperature as low as 123 K in an ultra-high vacuum. We investigated the frictional behavior of such a thin ice layer in the same UHV using a pin-on-disk friction tester. The sample surfaces were monitored in situ using X-ra...

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Published in:Acta materialia 2003-05, Vol.51 (9), p.2639-2646
Main Authors: Liang, H., Martin, J.M., Mogne, T.L.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Applied sciences
Condensed matter: structure, mechanical and thermal properties
Exact sciences and technology
Friction
Frictional melting
Ice
Mechanical and acoustical properties of condensed matter
Mechanical properties of solids
Metals. Metallurgy
Physics
Premelting
Surface layer
Tribology
Tribology and hardness
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Summary:Using a unique technique, we formed a thin layer of ice on steel surface at temperature as low as 123 K in an ultra-high vacuum. We investigated the frictional behavior of such a thin ice layer in the same UHV using a pin-on-disk friction tester. The sample surfaces were monitored in situ using X-ray Photoelectron Spectroscopy (XPS). Testing data showed that the friction coefficient was a linear function of temperature. This study indicates that the sliding motion is lubricated by a frictionally melted liquid layer.
ISSN:1359-6454
1873-2453
DOI:10.1016/S1359-6454(03)00061-2