Publisher's Synopsis
The first edition of this book was rapidly adopted as the industry bible. This edition provides a thorough update on recent rapid advances in lubrication which provides a wealth of information concerning the underlying chemistry of lubricants. All the principal applications of lubricants are covered as are the base fluid types and various classes of additive. Directed principally at those working in the lubricants industry, or those in academia seeking a chemists viewpoint of lubrication, it is also of value to engineerings and technologists requiring a more fundamental understanding of the subject.
