Abstract: The paper presents the results of tests on the geometric structure of the surface, hardness and tribological tests of coatings produced by the method of physical vapor deposition (PVD) on the Ti13Nb13Zr alloy. Hardness was determined using MCT3 from Anton Paar, by instrumental indentation. A diamond indenter with Berkovich geometry was used for the measurement. Model tribological tests were carried out in reciprocating motion under conditions of technically dry friction, friction with lubrication of synovial fluid and Ringer's solution. The counter-sample in the tested friction nodes was a ball of Al2O3 with a diameter of 6 mm. Nanometer hardness measurements showed that as a result of the diamond-like carbon coating (DLC), the hardness increased by an 7-fold. The lowest friction coefficients among all tested friction nodes were obtained for the material combination Ti13Nb13Zr a-C:H - Al2O3 regardless of the conditions of testing. In the case of technically dry friction, the coefficient of friction decreased by 80%, synovial fluid by 70%, and in the case of Ringer's solution by 88% compared to the results obtained for Ti13Nb13Zr.
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