Research Article

Micro/Nanosilver Contribution in Modifying the Lubrication Film to Improve Friction and Wear Behaviors of TiAl-10 wt.%Ag Composite

Table 1

Important parameters of the wear scar cross-section of a TASC.

LayersElasticity modulusNanohardnessIndentation depthLayer thickness

Lubrication film96 GPa (En)0.78 μm (hm)
Grain refined layer142 GPa (El)6.86 GPa (Hl)145 nm (hl)4.18 μm (hs)
Deformation layer135 GPa (Es)6.07 GPa (Hs)