The Effect of Halowax on Lubricating Oil and Grease: The Instability of Aluminum Grease in Regard to Viscosity

Author

Nathan Smith, Marquette University

Date of Award

5-1933

Degree Type

Bachelors Essay

Degree Name

Bachelor of Science (BS)

Department

Chemistry

First Advisor

John R. Koch

Second Advisor

William J. Grace

Abstract

This thesis is concerned with lubricating oils and solid lubricants. The initial problem in this research was the effect of Halowax 1012, 1013, and 1014 on lubricating oil. During the investigation, however, it was observed that the addition of Halowax to the lubricating oils formed a false gel at ordinary temperature, the consistency depending on the percentage of Halowax added. The result no longer favored continued research since the lubricating oil was made impractical. The problem then lent itself to the influence of Halowax on solid lubricants, in particular lubricating greases. It was on this phase of the investigation that Mr. LeTellier of the Pate Oil Company suggested further experimentation on the behavior of aluminum soap on lubricating oils.

Comments

A Thesis submitted to the Faculty of the College of Liberal Arts, Marquette University, in Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for the Degree of Bachelor of Science, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Recommended Citation

Smith, Nathan, "The Effect of Halowax on Lubricating Oil and Grease: The Instability of Aluminum Grease in Regard to Viscosity" (1933). Bachelors’ Theses. 1092.
https://epublications.marquette.edu/bachelor_essays/1092