Menghang Wang , Chunjing Shi , Lu Liu , Fanning Meng , Zhuoqun Liu , Can Wu , Ying Yang
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Achieving atomically flat NiTi surfaces: A tribochemical slurry strategy targeting selective material removal
The growing application of Nickel-Titanium (NiTi) alloy in aerospace and medical industries has spurred research into ultra-precision polishing. NiTi's corrosion resistance and hardness make achieving an atomic-level surface finish through chemical mechanical polishing difficult. A new polishing slurry containing hydrogen peroxide (H2O2), composite abrasives (silica sol and Eu2O3), mandelic acid (MA) and malic acid (MalA) was developed. A surface roughness (Sa) of 0.141 nm was achieved over an area of 20 × 20 μm², which was the lowest value reported. Material characterization confirmed the strong oxidizing nature of the slurry. Moreover, the composite abrasives functioned as efficient catalysts and exhibited excellent dispersion stability. The study shows that the slurry promotes the mechanical removal of surface chemical layers through synergistic abrasive action, ultimately producing an atomically smooth surface on NiTi alloys. This result demonstrates great application potential in ultra-precision manufacturing.
期刊介绍:
Tribology is the science of rubbing surfaces and contributes to every facet of our everyday life, from live cell friction to engine lubrication and seismology. As such tribology is truly multidisciplinary and this extraordinary breadth of scientific interest is reflected in the scope of Tribology International.
Tribology International seeks to publish original research papers of the highest scientific quality to provide an archival resource for scientists from all backgrounds. Written contributions are invited reporting experimental and modelling studies both in established areas of tribology and emerging fields. Scientific topics include the physics or chemistry of tribo-surfaces, bio-tribology, surface engineering and materials, contact mechanics, nano-tribology, lubricants and hydrodynamic lubrication.