Influence of molibdenium under the hightemperature friction of titatium materials on wear

Abstract

The addition of molybdenum into the titanium material Ті—Cr—TiC significantly changes the composition and properties of nanostructural film, which is generated from the friction on air and under high temperatures. Predominant contents of brittle oxide ТiO₂ (rutile) within the films in the process of friction determines the high wear of materials. There is no titanium oxide TiO₂ within the newly generated film of titanium material containing molybdenum whereas hydroxides and molybdenum oxides prevail in terms of quantity and ensure high protective and lubricate properties of the film as well.