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Tribolytic Deposition of Tungsten Disulphide

Nature Physical Science volume 230, pages 119–120 (1971)Cite this article

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WE wish to report what we believe is the first direct confirmation of the deposition from oil solution of a solid lubricating layer at, and only at, the contact surfaces themselves.

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    Present address: Potterton International Limited, 84/86 Regent Street, London, W1

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  1. Research Laboratories, Castrol Ltd, Bracknell, Berkshire

    B. T. DAVIS

  2. Department of Chemical Engineering and Chemical Technology, Imperial College of Science and Technology, London, SW7

    A. E. B. PRESLAND

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DAVIS, B., PRESLAND, A. Tribolytic Deposition of Tungsten Disulphide. Nature Physical Science 230, 119–120 (1971). https://doi.org/10.1038/physci230119a0

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