Tribochemical processes in organic media

Journal Article · Sun Oct 31 23:00:00 EST 1982 · Chem. Technol. Fuels Oils (Engl. Transl.); (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00724967· OSTI ID:5507156

Chigarenko, G G; Barchan, G P; Ponomarenko, A G

Investigates the influence of the chemical structure of a number of organic compounds of different classes on their lubricating properties and the processes in the friction zone. Uses monohydric, dihydric, and trihydric alcohols, aldehydes, alkylcarboxylic acids, dialkyl ethers, esters of monocarboxylic and dicarboxylic acids, and esters of hydroxy-acids as the lubricating medium. Finds that when friction takes place in a medium consisting of an organic compound that is less active than acids or aldehydes, an equilibrium optimal quantity of acid is formed by tribochemical means, and this tends to give a substantial reduction of the coefficient of friction and wear. Concludes that the formation of carboxyl-containing organic compounds is one of the tribochemical processes that are necessary to improve lubricity.

• OSTI ID: 5507156
• Journal Information: Chem. Technol. Fuels Oils (Engl. Transl.); (United States), Journal Name: Chem. Technol. Fuels Oils (Engl. Transl.); (United States) Vol. 18:3-4; ISSN CTFOA
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

Related Subjects

37 INORGANIC, ORGANIC, PHYSICAL, AND ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY
400301* -- Organic Chemistry-- Chemical & Physicochemical Properties-- (-1987)
ALCOHOLS
ALDEHYDES
CARBOXYLIC ACID ESTERS
CARBOXYLIC ACIDS
ESTERS
ETHERS
FRICTION
HYDROXY COMPOUNDS
LUBRICATION
MECHANICAL PROPERTIES
ORGANIC ACIDS
ORGANIC COMPOUNDS
ORGANIC OXYGEN COMPOUNDS
TRIBOLOGY
WEAR RESISTANCE