Molybdenum Disulfide (MoS2) – Solid Lubricant

During the relative movement of two surfaces, solid lubricants are used to reduce damage due to friction and wear. The solid lubricant provides low and controlled friction between the two surfaces. For an application, the lubricant should be chosen based on the working conditions. 

Solid lubricants chosen should be chemically stable over the operating temperature range and not attack or damage the surfaces. It should preferably adhere to the surfaces so that it is not lost rapidly from the surfaces. It should have sufficient resistance to wear to provide a useful life to the components. It should be non-toxic and ...