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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.
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∙ 9y agoLubricants are used to make things move better and keep them in good working order. Lubricants are used in the moving parts of machinery to reduce heat and friction.
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What are examples of lubricants?
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.
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
Why use lubricant?
All matter is made of molecules. Solids, liquids, and gases. Solid matter molecules are closer together and more rigid. When solids rub together they will create heat and remove surface molecules from each other. To allow machines to operate, with solid surfaces rubbing against each other, and not tearing each other's molecules away, most often liquids are used, like oil or water, to keep the solid surfaces apart from each other. The fluid will also disperse some of the heat that is generated too. Once you start studying the effects of different liquids that are used as lubricants, you will be amazed at the diversities each offer.
Is it safe to breath the air from an ordinary compressor normally used for spraying paint?
Unless the exhaust of the compressor is isolated completely from the intake -- which is not usually the case -- there is danger of carbon monoxide poisoning. The air can also contain CO from pressure combustion of lubricants inside the compression piston. These things make the air far more unsafe than possible paint residue.
What is butyl stearate used in?
It is often used as a lubricant (I believe!) A COLOURLESS OLEAGINOUS LIQUID,STABLE,PRACTICALLY ODOURLESS ESTER. MADE BY REACTION WITH STEARIC ACID WITH N- BUTANOL. MP : 20-23oC, DENSITY 0.855 -0.860 AT 20/20oC, SOLUBLE IN ALCOHOL & ETHER, INSOLUBLE IN WATER. IT IS A SPECIAL LUBRICANTS, INGREDIENTS FOR POLISHES, PLASTICIZER FOR LAMINATED FIBER PRODUCTS, CHLORINATED RUBBER & CABLE LACQUERS. USED IN CARBON PAPER & INKS; EMOLLIENT IN COSMETIC & PHARMACEUTICAL PRODUCTS; DAMP PROOFER FOR CONCRETE; USED IN LIPSTICKS; FLAVOURING & ALSO USED AS SURFACTANTS. DR.K.K.SAHA KOLKATA-700059 INDIA / 30-04-09
What are the main lubricants used in forging?
Lubricants used are oil, graphite, water and synthetic lubricants.
Are synthetic lubricants the only lubricants used in vehicles and machinery?
No
Is Lauric acid put in lubricants?
Lauric acid is used to make lubricants
What are used to reduce friction?
Lubricants.
Are lubricants used to dampen rough surfaces?
Lubricant are not used to dampen rough surfaces. They are used to smoothen the surfaces. They reduce friction through the slippery lubricants on the surfaces.
What are some common uses for lubricants?
Lubricants are solely used for reducing friction between two moving parts of a machine.
What material is used in making lubricants?
Dry graphite
Which grease is used in lathe machine?
Industrial lubricants.
What is the name of liquids used to reduce friction?
Lubricants.
Is lubricants used on machines a period cost?
Product Cost.
What is lubricants used for?
Lubricating things. We'll be more specific if you will.
What are the types of lubricants used in a standard transmissions?
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