Friction and Wear Performances and Mechanisms of Graphite/Copper Composites Under Electrical Contact in Marine Environments.
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| Title: | Friction and Wear Performances and Mechanisms of Graphite/Copper Composites Under Electrical Contact in Marine Environments. |
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| Authors: | Wang, Nenghui1,2 (AUTHOR), Wang, Chuanfeng2 (AUTHOR), Xu, Wenhu3 (AUTHOR), Cheng, Weiping1,2 (AUTHOR), Wu, Haihong2 (AUTHOR), Li, Hongsheng1,3 (AUTHOR) haiyan_8453@163.com |
| Source: | Materials (1996-1944). Apr2025, Vol. 18 Issue 7, p1516. 16p. |
| Subjects: | Graphite composites, Electric contacts, Marine engineering, Voltage, Electric conductivity |
| Abstract: | Marine environment-induced apparatus failures have led to substantial losses in marine engineering. Graphite/copper composites, known for their excellent electrical conductivity and wear resistance, are extensively utilized in various electric contact devices. However, research on the current-carrying friction and wear behavior of graphite/copper composites in marine environments is still limited. This study investigates the effects of mating materials, graphite content (30 wt.% and 45 wt.%), and electric voltage on the friction and wear mechanisms of graphite/copper composites in seawater. The results show that under seawater coupled with electricity, no mass loss was observed in the 30 wt.% graphite composites after friction tests against different counterparts. Electric voltage (3 V) affects the composite's damage mechanism, inducing delamination wear, arc erosion and accelerating corrosion. Specifically, the electricity factor promotes oxidation recreations while inhibiting chlorine formation. Notably, when the composite is paired with gold-coated copper, it undergoes electrochemical reactions, leading to the formation of needle-like copper oxide. These oxides alter the surface morphology, elevate the mass of worn composites, and raise the friction coefficient of the tribopair to approximately 0.3, an increase from 0.2. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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| Abstract: | Marine environment-induced apparatus failures have led to substantial losses in marine engineering. Graphite/copper composites, known for their excellent electrical conductivity and wear resistance, are extensively utilized in various electric contact devices. However, research on the current-carrying friction and wear behavior of graphite/copper composites in marine environments is still limited. This study investigates the effects of mating materials, graphite content (30 wt.% and 45 wt.%), and electric voltage on the friction and wear mechanisms of graphite/copper composites in seawater. The results show that under seawater coupled with electricity, no mass loss was observed in the 30 wt.% graphite composites after friction tests against different counterparts. Electric voltage (3 V) affects the composite's damage mechanism, inducing delamination wear, arc erosion and accelerating corrosion. Specifically, the electricity factor promotes oxidation recreations while inhibiting chlorine formation. Notably, when the composite is paired with gold-coated copper, it undergoes electrochemical reactions, leading to the formation of needle-like copper oxide. These oxides alter the surface morphology, elevate the mass of worn composites, and raise the friction coefficient of the tribopair to approximately 0.3, an increase from 0.2. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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| ISSN: | 19961944 |
| DOI: | 10.3390/ma18071516 |
