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In recent articles we have discussed the nature of oils and how they need to be mixed with additives to prepare them for real-world problems. Even synthetic oils need additives to be cleaner and more stable than raw oil. However, even after the necessary additives, there is still a way to further upgrade your oil: solid additives. Enter the molybdenum additive. Origin and... View Article

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We have already covered two of the four most-used dry lubricants: MoS2 and Teflon. In this article we’re going to discuss the benefits and uses of a third one, graphite, and its use at Xenum in graphite oils and additives. Solid advantages This crystalline semimetal is the most stable form of carbon (C) in standard conditions.... View Article

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After the previous article about molybdenum (or MoS2), it’s time to talk about another popular additive. PTFE, discovered in 1938 and trademarked as Teflon, is a solid synthetic fluoropolymer. Repelling water, resisting heat and a very low coefficient of friction against solid materials are just some of the advantages of PTFE. These advantages made oil additives manufacturers believe that... View Article

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One could say a car is meant to get dirty. Oil, pistons, exhaust system, brakes – everything gets dirty and continues delivering more or less similar power to a certain extent. However there is one part of the engine that really causes a difference in performance when dirty: injectors. Clogged injectors are an issue that... View Article

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In our last article we compared MoS2, Teflon and graphite as solid lubricants. Now it’s time to talk about the cream of the crop: ceramic (boron nitride). Also called “white graphite”, the ceramic powder of hexagonal boron nitride is the best dry lubricant in the oil additive business. Keep reading to discover why. Performance When we talk about solid lubricants,... View Article

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