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Friction Coefficients: Steel, M50 tool
Boron carbide ASM unlubricated to Tungsten carbide ASM unlubricated
Static and kinetic friction coefficients between material pairs under various surface conditions
| material 1 | material 2 condition | material 2 | mu kinetic max (dimensionless) | mu kinetic min (dimensionless) | surface condition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steel, M50 tool | Boron carbide ASM unlubricated | Boron carbide | 0.29 | 0.29 | Unlubricated, room temperature, ambient air |
| Steel, M50 tool | Ni3Al alloy IC-50 ASM unlubricated | Ni3Al, alloy IC-50 | 0.68 | 0.68 | Unlubricated, room temperature, ambient air |
| Steel, M50 tool | Silicon carbide ASM unlubricated | Silicon carbide | 0.29 | 0.29 | Unlubricated, room temperature, ambient air |
| Steel, M50 tool | Silicon nitride ASM unlubricated | Silicon nitride | 0.15 | 0.15 | Unlubricated, room temperature, ambient air |
| Steel, M50 tool | Tungsten carbide ASM unlubricated | Tungsten carbide | 0.19 | 0.19 | Unlubricated, room temperature, ambient air |
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