After Iodide modification using KI solution on the surface of nitrile rubber, the treatment effect on the friction properties of nitrile rubber are explored. Experiments using different concentrations KI solution, soaking the samples for different time, the friction properties of the samples are tested under different load and lubrication. The results showed that, under different conditions, the surface of iodide modified nitrile rubber is dense and smooth, with the increase of KI concentration and soaking time, the degree of iodide modification is deeper, and the friction properties of NBR is also significantly improved.