Ni 3 Al-Ag-BaF 2 /CaF 2 -W composites were fabricated by the powder metallurgy route, and their tribological properties over a wide temperature range, starting from room temperature up to 800°C, were investigated. The Ni 3 Al matrix composite with 15 wt% BaF 2 /CaF 2 exhibited a favorable friction coefficient (range 0.3-0.4) and wear rate (0.2-6.2 9 10 -4 mm 3 N -1 m -1 ). The formation of BaWO 4 and CaWO 4 with lubricity on the worn surface due to a tribo-chemical reaction at high temperatures provided excellent lubricating properties. The low friction coefficient over a broad temperature range could be attributed to the synergistic effect of Ag,