5. Antifriction materials for hydrodynamic conditions (M3)

5.1 Base materials

Given the wide variety of materials available for this regime, only the major families of materials and their specific properties are mentioned. A more detailed presentation can be found in Cazaud's book [49] .

Given the long history of anti-friction bearing materials, it is worthwhile tracing a brief history of their development, highlighting the main technical reasons that led bearing manufacturers to design the various types of material...