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Performance Characteristics Of Soybean-Based Greases Thickened With Clay, Aluminum Complex And Lithium

Document Type

Article

Journal/Book/Conference Title

NLGI Spokesman

Volume

65

Issue

8

First Page

18

Last Page

27

Abstract

Vegetable-based lubricants are increasingly being used in the USA. Three reasons for this are discussed: the US government's efforts to reduce dependency on conventional energy resources; the promotion of non-food uses for crops; and advances in lubricants technology and genetic enhancement of seed oils. The development of soya-based greases is described. Soya oils tend to show a lack of oxidative stability for use as lubricants and greases. The performance of soya-based greases thickened with clay, aluminum complexes and lithium was studied. Using chemical modifications, addition of antioxidants and/or genetically improved soya beans and the oil was stabilized to handle reaction temperatures required for greases.

Department

Department of Industrial Technology

Original Publication Date

11-1-2001

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