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Improvement of tribological properties of water-based ZnO nanoparticles lubricant for zirconium alloy cold rolling by hydroxyethyl cellulose

  • Qi Liu
  • , Jing Li
  • , Junfeng Zhang
  • , Hengdi Yuan
  • , Ange Nsilani Kouediatouka
  • , Guangneng Dong
  • Xi'an Jiaotong University
  • China State Shipbuilding Corporation

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Abstract

Currently, substantial adhesion wear frequently occurs in Zr alloy cold rolling, which not only affects the quality of product's surface, but shortens the mould's service life. In this paper, water-based lubricant was prepared by using ZnO as additive and hydroxyethyl cellulose (HEC) as dispersant. The tribological test results showed the friction coefficient decreased by a maximum of 84.6%, and the friction surface was smooth and flat, with essentially no wear. By analysing the friction area, it was found after ZnO entered the friction interface, HEC carried a hydrated molecular layer to form a stable lubrication film at the interface. This film worked with nanoparticles to reduce friction and wear, and is expected to prolong the service life of rolling dies.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)513-527
Number of pages15
JournalLubrication Science
Volume35
Issue number7
DOIs
StatePublished - Nov 2023

Keywords

  • ZnO nanoparticles
  • hydrated molecular layer
  • hydroxyethyl cellulose (HEC)
  • water-based lubricant

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