NASA NTRS · 19910022902
Lubrication with sputtered MoS2 films: Principles, operation, limitations
Abstract
The present practices, limitations, and understanding of thin sputtered MoS2 films are reviewed. Sputtered MoS2 films can exhibit remarkable tribological properties such as ultralow friction coefficients (0.01) and enhanced wear lives (millions of cycles) when used in vacuum or dry air. To achieve these favorable tribological characteristics, the sputtering conditions during deposition must be optimized for adequate film adherence and appropriate structure (morphology) and composition.
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Spalvins, T.. 1991-01-01. Lubrication with sputtered MoS2 films: Principles, operation, limitations. https://ntrs.nasa.gov/citations/19910022902
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