Abstract:The 'Deuterium Isotope Effect' was investigated as a means of further increasing the oxidation resistance of soap-thickened greases utilized in miniature bearing applications. Using lithium stearate as a model compound, the bearing petfbrmance life and induction period for oxidation were determined on four different greases prepared from non-deuterated and deuteratedbase oil and thickener. The expected increase in oxidation resistance and bearing performance life was observed for the deuterated base &id; howev… Show more
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