Structure and Mechanochemical Properties of the MoS.sub.2 Solid Lubricant Using Vibration Wave Treatment

The obtained results of investigations confirm the possibility of formation of solid lubricant coatings (SLC) by using MoS.sub.2 dry powders subjected to the wave vibration impact treatment in a medium of steel beads, which trigger the deformation of the surface layer in the presence of MoS.sub.2, and the formation of the corresponding coating. Based on the analysis of the results of investigation of the characteristics of vibration treatment in the medium of metallic bodies, we propose a model of the formation of MoS.sub.2 SLC as a result of vibration treatment. The application of SLC in vibration treatment gives a lower friction coefficient and the elevated wear resistance. A physical and mathematical model is proposed for quantitative assessment of the adhesive strength of SLC MoS.sub.2.