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Graphite
GRAPHITE
Structure of graphite
Demerits
Graphite in the
powdered form may
not be suitable for
certain metals as it
may cause corrosion.
Cause stains on the
object which is
lubricated.
Graphite is not
effective in vacuum.
Applications
Molybdenum disulfide
Characteristics
Demerits
In oxidizing
atmosphere the
temperature stability
is only 400C.
There is risk of solid
particles
agglomerating or
sedimenting out and
probability of increase
in torque, noise and
friction wear.
Applications
Characteristics
Applications
Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE)
Themonomermolecul
es
(tetrafluoroethylene)
have the
structureF2C=CF2.
Carbon chain
surrounded by fluorine
atoms forming a linear
repeating structureCF2-CF2-CF2-
Characteristics
Demerits
low melting point
low thermal
conductivity
relatively low load
carrying capacity (as
compared to boron
nitride, molybdenum
disulfide and graphite)
Spraying/dipping/brushing
Free Powders
AF coating
Composites
Examples:
PTFE particles compounded in the plastic form a
PTFE film over the mating surface, resulting in a
reduction of friction and wear.
MoS2compounded innylonreduces wear, friction
and stick-slip.
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