High Temperature Tribology of Ceramics and Ceramic Matrix Composites

High Temperature Tribology of Ceramics and Ceramic Matrix Composites synthesizes the latest cutting-edge research on and various applications of ceramics and ceramic matrix composites (CMCs) in high temperature settings. It covers the fundamentals of high-temperature tribology, the mechanical behavior of these materials in high temperature settings, and their various tribochemical reactions. Methods for improving friction, wear, and lubrication properties of these materials in high temperature settings are covered at length as are the fabrication methods of ceramics, CMCs, and hard ceramic coatings. Vital knowledge on various sintering processes as well as the influence of process parameters on deposition and tribological properties of ceramic coatings are also discussed. The book additionally includes insight on the various wear modes of ceramics and CMCs such as adhesion wear, abrasion wear, delamination wear, erosion wear, and more, as well as the formation of oxides and other components at elevated temperatures and their influences on friction and wear performance. Outlines the latest tribological developments, applications, and mechanical behaviors of ceramics, ceramic matrix composites, and ceramic coatings in high temperature settingsDetails fabrication methods of ceramics and ceramic matrix composites as well as deposition methods of hard ceramic coatingsDiscuses various sintering processes of ceramics and ceramic matrix compositesDemonstrates techniques for improving friction, wear, and lubrication properties of ceramics, ceramic matrix composites, and ceramic coatings being used in high temperature settingsProvides guidance on the selection and design of ceramic components for high temperature tribological applications