Lubricants and Special Fluids

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Lubricants and Special Fluids

Copyright Page

Contents

Foreword to the English Language Edition

Acknowledgements

Chapter 1. The Definition and Classification of Lubricants

References

Chapter 2. The General Properties of Lubricants

2.1 The Functional Properties of Lubricants

2.2 Criteria for Defining Temperature Regions for the Applications of Lubricants

2.3 Service Life of Lubricants

2.4 Surface Properties

2.5 The Physiological Properties of Lubricants

2.6 The Effects of Lubricants on Sealing Materials

References

Chapter 3. Types of Lubricants and their Compositions

3.1 Gaseous Lubricants

3.2 Liquid Lubricants

3.3 Lubricating Greases

3.4 Solid Lubricants

3.5 Biodegradable Lubricants

References

Chapter 4. Additives

4.1 Antioxidants (Oxidation Inhibitors)

4.2 Detergents and Dispersants

4.3 Synergism between Antioxidant and Detergent-Dispersant Additives

4.4 Rust, Corrosion and Fatigue Inhibitors

4.5 Modifiers of Viscosity and Viscosity-Temperature Characteristics

4.6 Pour-Point Depressants

4.7 Anti-foams

4.8 Emulsifiers and Demulsifiers

4.9 Extreme Pressure, Anti-seizure, Lubricity and Anti-wear Additives

4.10 Miscellaneous Additives

References

Chapter 5. The Classification and Applications of Liquid Lubricants

5.1 Internal Combustion Engine Oils

5.2 Aircraft Oils

5.3 Compressor Oils

5.4 Steam Engine Oils

5.5 Turbine Oils

5.6 Bearing or Machine Oils

5.7 Gear Oils

5.8 Hydraulic Oils (Hydraulic Fluids)

5.9 Metal-working Lubricants

5.10 Special Fluids

References

Chapter 6. Types and Applications of Lubricating Greases

6.1 Classification of Greases according to Machine Parts Lubricated

6.2 Multi-purpose Greases

6.3 Classifications of Greases by Types of Machine

References

Subject Index