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Ion plated gold films: Properties, tribological behavior and performanceThe glow discharge energizing favorably modifies and controls the coating/substrate adherence and the nucleation and growth sequence of ion plated gold films. As a result the adherence, coherence, internal stresses, and morphology of the films are significantly improved. Gold ion plated films because of their graded coating/substrate interface and fine uniform densely packed microstructure not only improve the tribological properties but also induce a surface strengthening effect which improves the mechanical properties such as yield, tensile, and fatigue strength. Consequently significant improvements in the tribological performance of ion plated gold films as compared to vapor deposited gold films are shown in terms of decreased friction/wear and prolonged endurance life.
Document ID
19870008504
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Spalvins, Talivaldis
(NASA Lewis Research Center Cleveland, OH, United States)
Date Acquired
September 5, 2013
Publication Date
January 1, 1987
Subject Category
Engineering (General)
Report/Patent Number
NAS 1.15:88977
E-3425
NASA-TM-88977
Accession Number
87N17937
Funding Number(s)
PROJECT: RTOP 506-43-11
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.
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