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A dry lubricant is a material that is able to reduce friction between two surfaces without the need for a liquid-based lubricant. Examples include graphite and molybdenum disulfide, the two most common dry lubricants, but hexagonal boron nitride and tungsten disulfide can also be used.

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examples of lubricants are oil, soap, water, wax, grease etc.

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I believe the most common dry lubricant is graphite.

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Where are lubricants used?

There are lots of lubrication oils. We'll look at the types and then you can look up where they come from. Petroleum leads the pack. Animal oils, vegetable oils and the synthetics are all of high value. There's the field. Also, water or any fluid (including gases) can act as a lubricant. So can finely divided solids like graphite. The field of lubricants is as broad as can be. We use them in places one wouldn't even consider. What makes the world turn is one thing. What keeps it turning are lubricants! Specifics need to be searched for per the individual type of lubricant. A link is provided below to get you started.


What are examples and non-examples for inflated?

The examples are tire ,ballon ,and beachball and the non-examples are shoe,chair,and bed


Why lubricant is used when metal parts rub together?

These substances are caused to insinuate themselves between the surfaces, and have the property of so separating them as to prevent serious abrasion. The solid and semi-solid lubricants seem to act as rollers between the surfaces, or form a film between them which itself suffers abrasion or friction. The liquid lubricants, however, maintain themselves as liquid films between the surfaces, upon which the bearing floats


Can you give 20 examples of nouns?

Examples of nouns are:anarchyanimositybeautybraverycommunismconceptcuriositydemocracydisciplineemotionfeelingfreedomfriendlinessfriendshipfungoalHappinessHatehonestyhonor


Do prostitutes need to use artificial lubricants?

Prostitutes like many women are often unable to self-lubricate on demand and naturally would be fatigued after such high demand for their genitals so would use a lubricant.

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What products are classified as industrial lubricants?

Industrial lubricants range from machine oils to steam-turbine oils.


Why are lubricants added to drugs?

Lubricants can help reduce the friction between the surface of the tablet and the die cavity's wall. Examples of lubricants used in the pharmaceutical industry include magnesium stearate, calcium stearate, stearic acid, polyvinylpyrrolidone 6000, and boric acid.


What are the synthetic organic chemicals?

Examples: polymers as nylon, teflon, PET; synthetic lubricants; pharmaceuticals; dyes; inks.


What are the main lubricants used in forging?

Lubricants used are oil, graphite, water and synthetic lubricants.


Skill road surfacing lubricants tires brakes and the weight of the car are all examples that can create what type of driving variable?

Speed


Are synthetic lubricants the only lubricants used in vehicles and machinery?

No


When was Wet Lubricants created?

Wet Lubricants was created in 1989.


When was Calumet Lubricants created?

Calumet Lubricants was created in 1916.


When was Nye Lubricants created?

Nye Lubricants was created in 1844.


Is Lauric acid put in lubricants?

Lauric acid is used to make lubricants


Is Durex lubricants water based?

is durex lubricants from china safe to use


State the use for paraffin fraction?

oil stoves,aircraft (fuel),(fuel for) lamps