COMPATIBILITY OF COOLANTS WITH AUTOMOTIVE COOLING SYSTEMS CONTAINING ALUMINUM COMPONENTS

Abstract

The effect of aluminum automotive cooling system components on antifreeze compounds and other cooling system metals was investigated. Bench corrosion tests were used to screen antifreeze compounds and inhibitors for use in systems containing aluminum. Suitable combinations were then placed in simulated vehicle circulation units containing aluminum in conjunction with other metals. Preliminary results indicate that the presence of aluminum in military automotive cooling systems would present no immediate problem when employing antifreeze meeting Federal Specification O-A-548a with additional inhibitor meeting Federal Specification O-1-490.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 21, 1962
Accession Number
AD0283607

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  • Charles B. Jordan

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  • Weapons Technologies

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  • Alkynes
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