Tribological Properties of Ti-TiC Composite Coatings on Titanium Alloys.

The application of titanium and its alloys under friction conditions is severely restricted, owing to their poor wear resistance. The paper presents the results of studies of the composition, microstructure, and tribological properties of Ti-TiC-based composite coatings formed on titanium alloys by the electroarc treatment in an aqueous electrolyte using a graphite anode. It has been found that TiC grains have a different stoichiometry and do not contain oxygen.

UHMWPE/CaSiO Nanocomposite: Mechanical and Tribological Properties.

This paper studied the effect of additives of 0.5-20 wt.% synthetic CaSiO wollastonite on the thermodynamic, mechanical, and tribological characteristics and structure of polymer composite materials (PCM) based on ultra-high-molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE).

Influence of Titanium Surface Porosity on Adhesive Strength of Coatings Containing Calcium Silicate.

Titanium-based alloys are widely used in aerospace engineering. They have good mechanical and corrosion properties but, in some cases, the material itself or the coating should meet some additional requirements. For example, it may be a requirement of high reflectance to provide effective temperature control.