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Principles and applications of tribology

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Structure and Properties of Solids. Solid Surface Characterization. Contact Between Solid Surfaces. Adhesion. Friction. Interface Temperature of Sliding Surfaces. Wear. Fluid Film Lubrication. Boundary Lubrication and Lubricants. Micro/Nanotribology. Friction and Wear Screening Test Methods. Bulk Materials, Coatings, and Surface Treatments for Tribology. Tribological Components and Applications. Problems. Appendix. Index.

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Key concepts: Tribology, Boundary lubrication, Nanotribology, Lubrication, Materials science, Dry lubricant, Adhesion, Characterization (materials science)