Abstract
Sufides as MoS2 are known as solid lubricants. These materials are also known as thermoelectric materials. However, there is no materials satisfied both functions at the same time. In this study, sulfides powders such Cu2S (chalcocite), SnS, Cu5FeS4 (bornite) were synthesized under vacuum condition. Some specimens were evaluated by friction tester and their lubricity, not only sintered sulfied but also blended and sintered sulfides with bronze powders were compared. Other specimens were evaluated their seebeck coefficients, that is one of the thermoelectric properties. Experiments results of the seebeck coefficients were compared with simulation results. As a result, it was found that SnS and blended SnS with bronze had indicated better friction properties. For thermoelectric properties, seebeck coefficient of Cu2S had matched with experiments and simulation. Totally, Cu2S (chalcocite) has superior properties as both solid lubricant and thermoelectric material.
