The Cu-based friction material with Ni coated nanometer SiO2 (Ni/n-SiO2) particles was prepared by the powder metallurgy technology. Friction properties of the friction materials were evaluated by a friction tester. The microstructure and worn morphology were characterized by optical microscope (OM) and scanning electric microscope (SEM). The results indicate that the microstructure is uniform. The Ni/n-SiO2 particles can enhance the wear ability of Cu-based friction materials. The wear rate of the friction material with Ni/n-SiO2 is 6.58 times of that without Ni/n-SiO2. The main wear mechanisms are abrasive wear and adhesive wear, and Ni/n-SiO2 particles can reduce the abrasive wear and adhesive wear.
The Cu-based friction materials with nano-AlN (n-AlN) and nano-graphite (n-C) were prepared by powder metallurgy technology, respectively. The microstructures and friction performance were studied through scanning electron microscope (SEM) and friction tester rig, respectively. The results indicate that the n-AlN and n-C particles can enhance the properties of Cu-based friction materials remarkably. Compared with the friction materials without any nanometer materials, the wear resistance of the friction materials with n-AlN and n-C has been improved by 25 % and 11 %, respectively. The heat resistance of the materials with n-AlN and n-C has been improved 18 % and 25 %, respectively. The n-AlN and n-C particles can reduce the abrasive wear and enhance the wear resistance of the Cu-based friction materials.
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