Synergistic lubricating effect of several ashless dithiocarbamates with Mo-donor additives

Several kinds of alkylenebis(dialkyldithiocarbamates) were synthesized and the tribological properties as additives in base oil (100N) and Li-soap greases were evaluated using 4-ball tester and SRV tester (Schwingreibverschleissprüfung für Schmierstoffe). The results show that all additives reduce wear. Especially, when Mo(Zn)-donor additives such as Mo-DTC, Zn-DTP, and a vegetable oil modified organomolybdenum complex were blended in base oil containing methylenebisdibutyldithiocarbamate as sulfur donor, synergism was seen both in terms of oxidation stability through thermo gravimetric analysis (TGA) and wear properties using a 4-ball tester. TGA showed that oils containing sulfur-donor and Mo(Zn)-donor additive mixtures possess improved oxidation stabilities. Also, these oils have good antiwear properties under mild pressure conditions. The elemental composition of the antiwear films generated on steel counterfaces were investigated with scanning electron microscopy (SEM), and energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDX). It was found that sulfur-donor and Mo-donor additives reacted with the counterface metal and generated a surface protective film consisting of FeS and MoS₂.     

The synergistic effects of EP and AW additives with a sulphurised steel surface under boundary lubrication

In this paper the synergistic effect on tribological behaviour of two additives, sulphurised olefin and tricresyl phosphate, in paraffin oil, and 1045 steel, treated by sulphurisation, was studied on a ball-on-disc test machine. An excellent load-bearing capacity was obtained by the combination of sulphurisation and the lubricant paraffin+sulphurised olefin. The mechanism of this synergistic effect is discussed, based on micro-analysis of the surface film by AES and XPS.     

Copolymeric succinamic acids as antiwear additives: Synergistic and adverse effects

Copolymeric succinamic acid (COSMA) additives have been synthesised in the laboratory and evaluated for their antiwear performance, both alone and in combination with zinc dialkyl‐dithiophosphate (ZDDP) in HVI light neutral oil. COSMA additives show antiwear behaviour and, in combination with ZDDP, exhibit a good synergistic effect, reducing the wear‐scar diameter by 60% and increasing the initial seizure load from 50 kg to 85–95 kg.     

Synergistic effect of antiwear additives and antioxidants in vegetable oil

Certain vegetable oils have been recognised as promising candidates for environmentally friendly lubricants. Their lubricity can be optimised using antiwear additives. However, decomposition of the additives, accompanied by auto‐oxidation of the vegetable oils, has been found to occur. In other words, the antiwear additives may degrade in vegetable oils, and give less oxidative stability. In order to understand the mechanism, oxidation testing of a vegetable oil was performed by monitoring the peroxide value (POV). It was observed that POV increases as soon as oxidation starts. The value reached 1400–1500 ppm within 50 h of reaction time. Then it decreased to an equilibrium value of 400–500 ppm within 200 h. Antioxidants to prevent peroxide generation were examined. Phenolic antioxidants and zinc dialkyldithiocar‐bamate exhibited good results with regard to preventing peroxide generation, whereas aromatic amines gave poor results. A synergistic effect that prevents the decomposition of the antiwear additives was found.     

MoDTP或MoDTC与Ni—P合金镀层的协同效应

研究了二烷基二硫代磷酸钼（简称ＭｏＤＴＰ）和二烷基二硫氨基甲酸钼（ＭｏＤＴＣ）的摩擦学性能。结果表明，油中加ＭｏＤＴＰ与不加添加剂相比，４５钢耐磨性提高４．６８倍，摩擦系数降低５０．２４％。且ＭｏＤＴＰ的减摩性和耐磨性均优于ＭｏＤＴＣ。还考察了Ｎｉ－Ｐ合金镀层的摩擦学性能，发现用基础油润滑时，Ｎｉ－Ｐ合金镀层的耐磨性比４５钢提高６．２倍，但摩擦系数却高出２０．３５％。此外，ＭｏＤＴＰ与Ｎｉ－Ｐ合金     

Effect of the type and concentration of lubricating additives on the antiwear and extreme pressure properties and rolling fatigue life of a four‐ball tribosystem

Tests were performed on two different four‐ball testers. The first was used to determine antiwear (AW) and extreme pressure (EP) properties at sliding friction. The second was used to assess the surface fatigue (pitting) life at rolling movement. Lubricating oils of various chemical compositions were tested. A base mineral oil was blended with two different commercial packages of lubricating additives of AW and EP types. The AW additives contained ZDDP and were blended with the base oil at 0.2 and 3wt %. The EP additives were organic compounds of sulphur and phosphorus, blended with the base oil at 1 and 10wt %. It is shown that AW additives not only improve AW and EP properties but also — at 0.2% — are beneficial for the fatigue life. An increase in the concentration of AW additives leads to an improvement of AW and EP properties but — for one of the packages — reduces the fatigue life. EP additives — at 1% concentration — significantly improve EP properties, and to a lesser extent AW properties. Such a concentration of EP additives has no influence on the fatigue life. An increase in the concentration of EP additives leads to a further improvement of EP and AW properties. However, this is accompanied by a considerable decrease in the fatigue life. By using a scanning electron microscope and energy dispersive spectrometer for analysis of the worn surface, mechanisms of action of various lubricating additives under different friction conditions were identified. Copyright © 2006 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.     

A review of ultrafine particles as antiwear additives and friction modifiers in lubricating oils

This paper gives an overview of developments in the use of ultrafine particles in lubricating oils to reduce wear and friction. Work on several types of particles, such as graphite, MoS₂, PTFE, BN, fullerene, and Cu, as well as more novel and unusual particles used as lubricant additives, is reviewed. The paper summarises the results of a number of workers in this field. The tribological mechanism by which ultrafine particles operate is considered, and some conclusions, including possible future directions for research, are drawn.     

The mechanism of synergism between ZDDP and CeF3 additives

The interaction of zinc dialkyldithiophosphate (ZDDP) with cerium fluoride and cerium dioxide in lithium grease has been studied for friction, wear, and EP characteristics on a four-ball and SRV tester. The combination of ZDDP and cerium trifluo-ride has been shown to be beneficial in reducing wear, especially over a long period of friction and with increasing EP load. The test results show that adding cerium dioxide to lithium grease does not improve the antiwear and friction performance of the paste. The analytical results of X-ray photoelectron spectrum (ESCA, XPS) reveal that ZDDP inhibits the decomposition of cerium fluoride and improves its film-forming property. The wear scar reaches a minimum at an atomic concentration ratio of 3P:2Zn:1S:25F, and an atomic concentration ratio of 2S:2P:1Zn:4F gives the highest EP load. The scratch test results show that combining ZDDP with cerium trifluoride improves the tenacity of the surface film. The stabilisation of cerium trifluoride by ZDDP is proposed.     

Effects of anti-wear additives on friction and wear properties of Cr2O3 coating

The effects of some anti-wear additives on the friction and wear behaviour of plasma-sprayed Cr₂O₃ coating were investigated using a block-on-ring tester at ambient conditions. The results show that zinc dialkyldithiophosphate (ZDDP), tricesyl phosphate (TCP) and tributyl phosphate (TBP) significantly reduce the wear of Cr₂O₃ coating lubricated by paraffin oil. Additive concentrations as well as sliding time have great influence on the wear. The friction coefficient varies slightly with test conditions. The analysis by XPS of worn surfaces indicates that the wear resistance of these additives is due to the formation of tribochemical reaction films by reacting with Cr₂O₃ coatings.     

Synergistic effect of diisopropyl phosphite and over‐based calcium sulphonate additives on tribological properties of AISI 52100 steel/Al2O3 ceramics

The friction‐reducing and anti‐wear effect of the 500SN base oil containing diisopropyl phosphite (T451) and over‐based calcium sulphonate (KT5447) on AISI 52100 steel/Al₂O₃ ceramic were investigated with a ball‐on‐disc tribometer at a light load of 200 N and a high load of 400 N. The results indicate that the 500SN base oil containing T451 and KT5447 appears to have a synergistic effect on the pair. For the light load of 200 N, the effective composition is 3 wt% T451 + 2–3 wt% KT5447. For the high load of 400 N, the combination of T451 and KT5447 appears to have a synergistic friction‐reducing and anti‐wear effect. The scanning electron microscope images show that ploughed grooves, pitting, spalling and corrosion are the dominant wear modes for both 200 and 400 N. However, no evidence for the formation of the expected sulphur‐containing or phosphorus‐containing chemical compound is found according to X‐ray photoelectron spectroscopy analysis of the worn steel ball surface at both loads. Copyright © 2011 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.