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Lubrication from mixture of boric acid with oils and greases

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OSTI ID:87751

Lubricating compositions are disclosed including crystalline boric acid and a base lubricant selected from oils, greases and the like. The lubricity of conventional oils and greases can also be improved by adding concentrates of boric acid.

Research Organization:
University of Chicago
DOE Contract Number:
W-31109-ENG-38
Assignee:
ARCH Development Corp., Argonne, IL (United States)
Patent Number(s):
US 5,431,830/A/
Application Number:
PAN: 8-255,231
OSTI ID:
87751
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English