Ultra-high performance of DLC-coated Si3N4 rings for mechanical seals

Wear

Volumn 265, Issue 5-6, 2008, Pages 940-944

  Vila, M ^a   Carrapichano, J M ^b   Gomes, J R ^c   Camargo Jr , S S ^d   Achete, C A ^d   Silva, R F ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF AVEIRO   (Portugal)

^b POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE OF COIMBRA   (Portugal)

^c UNIVERSITY OF MINHO   (Portugal)

^d FEDERAL UNIVERSITY OF RIO DE JANEIRO   (Brazil)

Author keywords

DLC; Seals; Silicon nitride; Sliding wear

Indexed keywords

DIAMOND LIKE CARBON FILMS; LEAKAGE (FLUID); SILICON NITRIDE; TRIBOLOGY;

SLIDING WEAR; TRIBOLOGICAL BEHAVIOR;

SEALS;

DIAMOND LIKE CARBON FILMS; LEAKAGE (FLUID); SEALS; SILICON NITRIDE; TRIBOLOGY;

EID: 43549115908     PISSN: 00431648     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1016/j.wear.2008.01.007     Document Type: Article

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