Tribological properties and lubricating mechanisms of the rare earth complex as a grease additive

Zefu Zhang, Weimin Liu, Qunji Xue

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Abstract

One N-salicylidene derivative of malonic dihydrazide (Schiff base) and its complexes of lanthanum and copper were synthesized. Their tribological properties as additives in lithium grease were evaluated using a four-ball machine. The results indicate that these compounds possess good load-carrying capacity, friction reduction, and anti-wear properties. In particular, the complex of lanthanum has excellent load-carrying capacity, similar to those of zinc dialkyldithiophosphate and molybdenum dialkyldithiocarbamate, and exhibits good anti-wear property. The thermal stability of these compounds were investigated with a thermal gravity analyzer. The lubricating mechanism of these compounds as additives in lithium grease was investigated with analytical tools such as an electron probe micro-analyzer and an Auger electron spectroscope.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)80-85
Number of pages6
JournalWear
Volume194
Issue number1-2
DOIs
StatePublished - Jun 1996
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • AES
  • EPMA
  • Extreme pressure and antiwear
  • Grease additive
  • Rare earth complex
  • Schiff base

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