Titanium in oils - could some please EXPLAIN it???

[jmac]

Originally Posted By: outrun
Thank you JMAC,

Second, what is its functionality. Finally, is this something innovative enough for other blenders in-light of SM mandated ZDDP reductions.



C-P noted observations of friction modification, anti-oxidant, and anti-wear properties.

 

[outrun]

Originally Posted By: rudolphna
Only non-metals can bond with covalent bonds.


This is a generalization geared more toward undergraduate chemistry approaches. Metals can form covalent bonding. In the case below NaCl (Sodium Chloride) is thought of as a classic ionic bond. Na+ cation & Cl- anion. The source below indicates that there is some covalent bonding even in this lattice model.
They call this "weak covalent bonding." I also believed the absolute nature of covalent meaning non-metal bonds until I refreshed up today.

Source1:
http://www.chemistry.wustl.edu/~courses/genchem/Tutorials/LED/weakcovalent.htm

Source2:
http://www.dbooth.net/mhs/chem/bonding.html

 

[salesrep]

The Sequence IVA is a scuffing wear test for gasoline engines and not a critical heavy duty diesel wear test.
There are better Cj-4 formulations out there.

 

[outrun]

The only thing I remember was some UOA analysis guide saying the element can be sourced to engine components such as Titanium valves and retainers.

Sounds pretty exotic to me either way!

 

[CATERHAM]

OK, but what the deal with my Wilson 'TITANIUM' tennis balls that's what I want to know!

 

[TiGeo]

I may be related to titanium dioxide, not the actual metal.

 

[artificialist]

Originally Posted By: TiGeo
I may be related to titanium dioxide, not the actual metal.

Yes.

TiO2 is used as a white pigment in paint and it is found everywhere.

And in other cases Titanium is just an advertising gimmick for a premium product that contains no titanium. It probably is there to make golfers think about those fancy titanium golf clubs that sometimes make them hit better shots.

 

[d00df00d]

Originally Posted By: artificialist
TiO2 is used as a white pigment in paint and it is found everywhere.

And in other cases Titanium is just an advertising gimmick for a premium product that contains no titanium. It probably is there to make golfers think about those fancy titanium golf clubs that sometimes make them hit better shots.

Note to self: when building SR-71 replica, scrape white painted walls and melt down golf clubs for materials.

 

[SAJEFFC]

Originally Posted By: artificialist
Originally Posted By: TiGeo
I may be related to titanium dioxide, not the actual metal.

Yes.

TiO2 is used as a white pigment in paint and it is found everywhere.

And in other cases Titanium is just an advertising gimmick for a premium product that contains no titanium. It probably is there to make golfers think about those fancy titanium golf clubs that sometimes make them hit better shots.
It worked for Tiger's wife.

 

[priler]

when i first heard of this,i didn't immediately think of small chunks of metal floating around,lol.it's no big deal.

there are certain oils out there that have been using BN(boron nitride)for some time now.it can basically be thought of as a ceramic with similar properties to moly.(but not really)

the real question is,what is best for what.what are the pros and cons of each in the short and long run.

 

[JonfromCB]

Welcome to the dawn of the Nano-age

http://www.azonano.com/news.asp?newsID=6907

http://www.motoiq.com/MagazineArticles/t...h-diamonds.aspx

Conoco-Phillips and Nissan Ester seem to be on the
same wavelengths. There are some interesting and
amusing remarks from the "chemists" in this thread
though.

I predict this will evolve pretty quickly and nanotechnology
will put some new and interesting twists on what we think
we already know....chemistry and physics for starters.