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Magnesium overbasing process

US5032299A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJul 20, 1989
Grant dateJul 16, 1991
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Expiry dateJul 20, 2009

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC10M159/24
  • WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A process is disclosed for overbasing a substrate comprising mixing a composition comprising said substrate, water, a phenol containing up to three aliphatic carbon atoms, a source of magnesium and a carbonating agent, under reaction conditions to form a magnesium overbased substrate, said water being retained in said composition throughout the overbasing reaction, the weight ratio of the water to magnesium being about 10:1 to about 1:5. A magnesium overbased substrate made by the foregoing process is disclosed. Concentrates and lubricating compositions containing the foregoing magnesium overbased substrate are also disclosed.

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