Accession Number:

AD0753858

Title:

Ceramic Materials for High Temperature Gas Bearings.

Descriptive Note:

Annual technical rept. 1 Sep 71-1 Sep 72,

Corporate Author:

RHODE ISLAND UNIV KINGSTON DEPT OF PHARMACOGNOSY

Personal Author(s):

• Gielisse,P. J.
• Wilson,M. P.
• Borase,V. N.
• Heung,L. K.
• Kiehle,A. J.

Report Date:

1972-09-01

Pagination or Media Count:

148.0

Abstract:

Hot pressed Si3N4 has been evaluated for application as a high temperature gas bearing material. The results of two types of thrust washer tests, a continuous run and start-stop test, in terms of coefficient of friction, and mode of wear are reported. Author

Descriptors:

• (*GAS BEARINGS
• *CERAMIC MATERIALS)
• SILICON COMPOUNDS
• NITRIDES
• SURFACE PROPERTIES
• THERMAL ANALYSIS
• THERMAL STABILITY
• FRICTION
• PHYSICAL PROPERTIES

Subject Categories:

• Ceramics, Refractories and Glass
• Machinery and Tools

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE