Discovery is key to metal wear in sliding parts

Discovery is key to metal wear in sliding parts
West Lafayette IN (SPX) Jul 30, 2014 - Researchers have discovered a previously unknown mechanism for wear in metals: a swirling, fluid-like microscopic behavior in a solid piece of metal sliding over another. The findings could be used to improve the durability of metal parts in numerous applications. "Wear is a major cause of failure in engineering applications," said Srinivasan Chandrasekar, a Purdue University professor of ... more

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