Method for lubricating contacting surfaces
US8071164B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | May 7, 2008 |
| Grant date | Dec 6, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 7, 2030 |
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- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB81C1/00674
- WIPO fieldMicro-structural and nano-technology
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A method is provided for tribological lubrication of sliding contact surfaces, where two surfaces are in contact and in motion relative to each other, operating in a vapor-phase environment containing at least one alcohol compound at a concentration sufficiently high to provide one monolayer of coverage on at least one of the surfaces, where the alcohol compound continuously reacts at the surface to provide lubrication.
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