RESEARCHES ON ZINC STEARATE

Abstract

ZINC STEARATE has proved itself to be one of the most effective lubricants since metallic soaps of the calcium stearate order were first introduced. The latter showed the ability to convert fluid oils into semi‐solid grease which would remain in bearings for lenghty periods, and which has been further extended by substitution of the zinc salt. Although mixing of a solution of the zinc salt with one of a soluble soap, whereby the metallic soap curds‐out, would initially indicate a simple process, there is much more to it than this. Since most of the applications of zinc stearate depend more on physical than chemical properties, even minor modifications in the conditions of manufacture can exert differences in the product quite out of proportion to what might be expected.

Citation

AREND, A.G. (1961), "RESEARCHES ON ZINC STEARATE", Industrial Lubrication and Tribology, Vol. 13 No. 6, pp. 38-38. https://doi.org/10.1108/eb052668