Friction of ultrathin Si, F-containing coatings

Abstract

The friction of an ultrathin coating (~5 nm) formed as a result of the modifier segregation towards the surface of modified epoxy polymer in the form of multiple short chains of Si, F modifier has been investigated in a range of loads from 0.1000 to 0.0005 N. During the investigation of the reverse friction of ceramic (Al₂O₃) ball on the coating, the sharp decrease in coefficient of friction at a load of less than 0.002 N has been shown, which is probably caused by the change in the mechanism of friction during the transition of friction to the zone of a self-lubricating coating. Under these conditions, the difference between the static coefficient of friction (stop effect) and dynamic coefficient of friction increases.