Need a Super high temp dry lubricant 1

[theller0285]

I'm searching for a lubricant to use in a new design an associate and i am working on. Were looking for something simliar to teflon, but with lower Friction coeficiants and much much higher temperature capabilities.

If any one has heard of something down that lines that could reach 3000F i would love the help.

 

[patprimmer]

What temperatures will graphite withstand ?

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[Metalguy]

The only thing I can think of is MgO (Milk of Magnesia), but the friction is going to be FAR higher than Teflon.

 

[aspearin1]

Dicronite... Go to

http://www.dicronite.com.

They may have all the answers you desire. I believe the coefficient of friction is comparable to teflon (~.2 if memory serves). It's a hard coat, 20 millionths thick. Tungston carbide, I believe. Anyway, check out the site.

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[JTreglio]

Graphite and hexagonal boron nitride might be able to withstand the temperature. If there's oxygen around, graphite will turn rapidly into carbon dioxide or monoxide. Boron nitride will also oxidize, going to boron oxide, but this might be good -- boron oxide is also a good lubricant.

Jim Treglio
Molecular Metallurgy, Inc.

 

[TVP]

I definitely concur with Jim regarding BN-- very good temperature resistance in a range of environments. Graphite will definitely oxidize at 3000F in the presence of even minute amounts of oxygen.

 

[theller0285]

Im afraid graphite probably is not going to be an option. Dicronite's product is looking like a possability. The reason for this is that this is going to be in the pressence of gas combustion, So oxegen is going to be very prevolent in this enviroment. Max temp on dicronite is only 1000F, but under vacume 3000F, dont know where this is going though

 

[mx2mx2]

There is a coating that goes on one molecule thick that has tolerated temperatures in your range. You can find it at

http://www.kiss-cote.com.

It's worth looking at.

Malcolm

 

[JTreglio]

Dichronite's product is tungsten disulfide. I doubt it will hold up at your temperature in the presence of oxygen. Kiss-cote's product is a polymer, has carbon and hydrogen so it too will likely oxidize.

Jim Treglio
Molecular Metallurgy, Inc.

 

[mx2mx2]

The Kiss-Coat extremely thin coating will withstand your temperature unless it is exposed to open flame. It can tolerate much higher temperatures.

http://www.kiss-cote.com

 

[unclesyd]

Here is website that might have your answer in a Yttrium Oxide Coating. This material is useful over 3000°F.
You need to give them a call as the have a like of things in development at all times.

http://www.zypcoatings.com/