Effect of alloy content on fractional properties of titanium

Conclusions

• 1. Alloying of titanium only slightly decreases the static coefficient of friction-from 0.55 to 0.45 against unalloyed titanium, and from 0. 20 to 0.15 against brass- and the depth of damage done by dry sliding friction.

• 2. Titanium metal and the titanium alloys investigated show a very low resistance to wear in sliding friction, the wear being 15 to 30 times that of brass, bronze, and stainless steel.

• 3. The titanium alloys and the titanium metal investigated cannot be used in components subjected to friction at high specific pressures. They can be run against brass or bronze only under relatively small loads.