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Oxidation and degradation of a lubricant

Oxidation of a lubricant is a chemical process that changes a lubricant and makes it lose its chemical and physical properties. A quality lubricant contains antioxidant additives based on, among other things, amines and phenols. The oxidation of a lubricant starts with the breakdown of the antioxidant additives in the oil. When they are exhausted,...

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