Discovery is key to metal wear in sliding parts

Thursday, July 24, 2014 - 11:00 in Physics & Chemistry

Researchers have discovered a previously unknown mechanism for wear in metals: a swirling, fluid-like microscopic behavior in a solid piece of metal sliding over another. The findings could be used to improve the durability of metal parts in numerous applications.

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