Abstract
The tribological performance of room-tempreature ionic liquid of alkylimidazolium tetrafluoroborate was evaluated using an Optimol SRV oscillating friction and wear tester in air and a CZM vacuum friction tester in vaccum ($1x10^(-3)$PA) using a steel/steel (SAE52100) contact. From the results, the ionic liquid exhibits excellent friction-reduction, antiwear properties, both in air and vacuum, which are superior to phosphazene (X-IP) and perflouropolyether (PFPE). During friction, the ionic liquid forms a surface protective film mainly composed of FeF2 and B2O3, which contributes to low friction and wear.
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