I do not recall the numbers, however I can suggest the references you could check for recent experiments by Micheal Gardos: M. N. Gardos (1996) Trib. Lett. Volume 2, pages 173-187, Surface chemistry- controlled tribological behavior of Si and diamond. M.N. Gardos, Tribol. Lett. 2 (1996) 355. Shivalik Bakshi wrote: > Dear MEMS Researchers, > > I need some approximate value for the sliding friction force between two polysilicon plates (100um by 500 um) Any reasonable approximation or reference would be much appreciated. > > Thanks, > Shivalik > -- Dr. Tahir Cagin | http://www.wag.caltech.edu/home-pages/tahir/ Dir. Materials Science and Technology Materials and Process Simulation Center | Phone : (626) 395-2728 California Institute of Technology | FAX : (626) 585-0918 Pasadena, CA 91125, U.S.A. | e-mail: tahir@wag.caltech.edu