Table 3.
Summary of the initial and final friction coefficients and the initial roughness for different stages of preparation of the composite HA + IF film. Measurement conditions: diameter of the test ball 10 mm; load = 10 g (Hertzian pressure—P = 150 MPa).
| Tested Film | Initial Coefficient of Friction | Final Coefficient of Friction (after 20 Cycles) | Initial Roughness (μm) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Titanium after surface treatment | 0.50 ± 0.01 | 0. 60 ± 0.02 | 0.23 ± 0.03 |
| Titanium after anodization | 0.15 ± 0.01 | 0.23 ± 0.03 | 0.50 ± 0.05 |
| Film of HA with Re:IF-MoS2 NP obtained from solution A on anodized titanium | 0.11 ± 0.01 | 0.13 ± 0.01 | 0.45 ± 0.4 |
| Film of HA with Re:IF-MoS2 NP obtained from solution B on anodized titanium | 0.21 ± 0.02 | 0.43 ± 0.08 | 0.37 ± 0.03 |
| Film of HA with Re:IF-MoS2 NP obtained from solution C on anodized titanium | 0.37 ± 0.23 | 0.30 ± 0.18 | 0.52 ± 0.02 |
| Film of HA with Re:IF-MoS2 NP obtained from solution A on anodized titanium after annealing | 0.12 ± 0.01 | 0.11 ± 0.02 | 0.49 ± 0.7 |