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LUBRICATING OIL GREASE [3 records]

Record 1 2011-01-24

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
  • Lubrication Technology
Universal entry(ies)
MoS2
formula, see observation
1317-33-5
CAS number
DEF

A combination of molybdenum(Mo) and sulfur(S) sometimes added to oil and grease to improve their lubricating qualities.

CONT

Molybdenum-disulfate is used as a pipe thread sealant.

OBS

molybdenum(IV) sulfide: form recommended by the IUPAC (International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry) for the systematic name corresponding to the CAS number indicated on the present record.

OBS

moly: Short for molybdenum.

OBS

Also known under the following commercial designations: DAG 325; Molykote; Mopol M; Mopol S.

OBS

Chemical formula: MoS2

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
  • Tribologie
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
MoS2
formula, see observation
1317-33-5
CAS number
OBS

sulfure de molybdène(IV) : forme recommandée par l'UICPA (Union internationale de chimie pure et appliquée) pour le nom systématique correspondant au numéro CAS indiqué sur la présente fiche.

OBS

Formule chimique : MoS2

Spanish

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Record 2 2001-05-28

English

Subject field(s)
  • Water Treatment (Water Supply)
OBS

Oil Separation From Lubricating Grease(Static Technique).

French

Domaine(s)
  • Traitement des eaux
DEF

Ouvrage purement statique de séparation des matières grasses n'utilisant pas un dispositif de bullage.

OBS

Le dégraisseur statique ou séparateur de graisses statique est constitué d'une cuve où deux cloisons plongeantes forment trois compartiments.

Spanish

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Record 3 2000-09-26

English

Subject field(s)
  • Crude Oil and Petroleum Products
  • Black Products (Petroleum)
DEF

Product which, when mixed with a lubricating oil or grease, increases its viscosity or consistency. [Definition standardized by ISO. ]

OBS

thickener: term standardized by ISO.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Pétroles bruts et dérivés
  • Produits noirs (Pétrole)
DEF

Produit qui, mélangé à une huile ou graisse lubrifiante, en augmente la viscosité ou la consistance. [Définition normalisée par l'ISO.]

OBS

épaississant : terme normalisé par l'ISO.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Petróleo bruto y derivados
  • Productos negros (Petróleo)
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