VOLATILITY CHARACTERISTICS OF CRANKCASE LUBRICATING OILS USING GAS-LIQUID CHROMATOGRAPHY.

Abstract

Gas-liquid chromatography was used to obtain the volatility profile of various lubricant base stocks and finished crankcase lubricants. The analysis is made possible through the use of a short chromatographic column in conjunction with high operating temperatures. By comparing the chromatograms from commercial lubricants with those from reference materials, it is possible to catagorize the base lubricant according to volatility. Complete analysis is obtained in approximately 15 minutes. Application to used oils is demonstrated by analyzing samples before and after road testing. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 01, 1970
Accession Number
AD0706843

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People

  • George G. Esposito

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Analytical Chemistry Techniques
  • Chromatography
  • Crankcases
  • Liquid Chromatography
  • Lubricants
  • Lubricating Oils
  • Materials
  • Volatility

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  • Organic Chemistry
  • Systems Analysis and Design
  • Tribology (the study of the boundary interaction between sliding surfaces, lubrication, wear and friction).