TOF-SIMS and XPS characterization of diamond-like carbon films after tests in inert and oxidizing environments

Wear

Volumn 265, Issue 1-2, 2008, Pages 244-254

  Eryilmaz, O L ^a   Erdemir, A ^a  

^a ARGONNE NATIONAL LABORATORY   (United States)

Author keywords

DLC; Friction and wear; Mechanism; TOF SIMS; XPS

Indexed keywords

ACETYLENE; MASS SPECTROMETRY; OXIDATION; THERMAL EFFECTS; WEAR OF MATERIALS; X RAY PHOTOELECTRON SPECTROSCOPY;

TRIBOCHEMICAL REACTIONS; TRIBOLOGICAL TESTS;

DIAMOND LIKE CARBON FILMS;

ACETYLENE; DIAMOND LIKE CARBON FILMS; MASS SPECTROMETRY; OXIDATION; THERMAL EFFECTS; WEAR OF MATERIALS; X RAY PHOTOELECTRON SPECTROSCOPY;

EID: 41149178752     PISSN: 00431648     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1016/j.wear.2007.10.012     Document Type: Article

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