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Chemistry and technology of lubricants /

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The first edition of this book was rapidly adopted as the industry bible. This edition provides a thorough update on recent rapid advances in lubrication which provides a wealth of information concerning the underlying chemistry of lubricants. All the principal applications of lubricants are covered...

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Bibliographic Details
Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
Other Authors: Mortier, R. M., Orszulik, S. T.
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: London ; New York : Blackie Academic & Professional, 1997.
Edition:Second edition.
Subjects:
Lubrication and lubricants.
Chimie industrielle.
Lubrifiants.
Schmierstoff.
Electronic books.
Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
Table of Contents:
  • Base oils from petroleum / R.J. Prince
  • Synthetic base fluids / M. Brown [and others]
  • Detergents and dispersants / C.C. Colyer and W.C. Gergel
  • Oxidate degradation and stabilisation of mineral oil based lubricants / M. Rasberger
  • Viscosity index improvers and thickeners / R.L. Stambaugh
  • Miscellaneous additives and vegetable oils / J. Crawford, A. Psaila and S.T. Orzulik
  • The formulation of automotive lubricants / A.J. Mills, C.M. Lindsay and D.J. Atkinson
  • Industrial lubricants / C. Kajdas
  • Aviation lubricants / A.R. Lansdown
  • Marine lubricants / B.H. Carter
  • Lubricating grease / G. Gow
  • Friction, wear and the role of additives in their control / C.H. Bovington
  • Lubricants and their environmental impact / C.I. Betton.