Accession Number:

AD0652001

Title:

LUBRICATION OF TITANIUM 'STATE OF THE ART'

Descriptive Note:

Research and Development rept.

Corporate Author:

DAVID W TAYLOR NAVAL SHIP RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER ANNAPOLIS MD

Personal Author(s):

• Burns, Joanne R.

Report Date:

1967-05-01

Pagination or Media Count:

20.0

Abstract:

The advantages of using titanium in marine machinery are outlined, and the difficulty in lubricating machinery constructed of titanium is reviewed. A number of suggestions are given for possible research which might lead to the successful lubrication of titanium machinery components in a marine environment.

Descriptors:

• *STATE OF THE ART
• *TITANIUM
• *MARINE ENGINEERING
• *LUBRICATION
• ENVIRONMENTS
• REPORTS
• STRUCTURAL COMPONENTS
• PLASTICS
• FRICTION
• CORROSION RESISTANCE
• OXIDATION
• MACHINES

Subject Categories:

• Lubricants and Hydraulic Fluids
• Machinery and Tools
• Marine Engineering

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE