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Film‐forming additives ‐ direct and indirect ways to reduce friction
Author(s) -
Spikes H. A.
Publication year - 2002
Publication title -
lubrication science
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.632
H-Index - 36
eISSN - 1557-6833
pISSN - 0954-0075
DOI - 10.1002/ls.3010140204
Subject(s) - lubricant , materials science , composite material , nanotechnology
This paper reviews the current understanding of lubricated contacts and the origins of friction in terms of the Stribeck curve. It discusses the various ways that lubricant additives can modify friction in thin‐film lubricated contacts, examining both the nature and properties of the films formed by these additives, as revealed by film thickness measurements, and their consequent effect on the Stribeck friction curve.