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Published online by Cambridge University Press: 21 February 2011
This paper presents the results of the mechanical characterisation, by a mechanical properties microprobe or nanoindenter, of tribochemical films produced by the sliding wear of alumina in a humid environment.
It was found that the tribochemical films were softer than the remnant alumina on the worn surfaces, and were liable to fracture and cracking under the indenter.