Influence of heterogeneous porosity on silicon nitride/steel wear in lubricated rolling contact

Authors: Kang, J. and Hadfield, M.

Journal: Ceramics International

Volume: 26

Issue: 3

Pages: 315-324

ISSN: 0272-8842

DOI: 10.1016/S0272-8842(99)00058-9

Abstract:

Heterogeneous porosity is detected on the surface and subsurface of hot isostatically pressed (HIPed) silicon nitride spherical rolling elements. The extent of the localized porosity accounts for an area of 6% of the rolling element surface and 4% of the material volume. An experimental investigation using a rotary tribometer is described to compare the lubricated rolling wear mechanisms and performance of HIPed silicon nitride with heterogeneous porosity defect in contact with steel. A brief review of previous investigations is presented. Localized porosity detection using white and violet light microscopy with post-test evaluation is described. Discussions, micro-hardness measurements and scanning electron microscopy illustrations are presented. Critical localized porosity size is evaluated from experimental results.

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The influence of heterogeneous porosity on silicon nitride/steel wear in lubricated rolling contact

Authors: Kang, J. and Hadfield, M.

Journal: CERAMICS INTERNATIONAL

Volume: 26

Issue: 3

Pages: 315-324

eISSN: 1873-3956

ISSN: 0272-8842

DOI: 10.1016/S0272-8842(99)00058-9

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The Influence of Heterogeneous Porosity On Silicon Nitride/Steel Wear In Lubricated Rolling Contact

Authors: Kang, J. and Hadfield, M.

Journal: Ceramics International

Volume: 26

Pages: 315-324

ISSN: 0272-8842

DOI: 10.1016/S0272-8842(99)00058-9

Abstract:

Heterogeneous porosity is detected on the surface and subsurface of hot isostatically pressed (HIPed) silicon nitride spherical rolling elements. The extent of the localized porosity accounts for an area of 6% of the rolling element surface and 4% of the material volume. An experimental investigation using a rotary tribometer is described to compare the lubricated rolling wear mechanisms and performance of HIPed silicon nitride with heterogeneous porosity defect in contact with steel. A brief review of previous investigations is presented. Localized porosity detection using white and violet light microscopy with post-test evaluation is described. Discussions, micro-hardness measurements and scanning electron microscopy illustrations are presented. Critical localized porosity size is evaluated from experimental results.

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