Q: Is lubricant a substance introduced to reduce friction between surfaces in mutual contact? ¶
A: Yes, and which ultimately reduces the heat generated when the surfaces move.
Q: Are lubricants typically formulated with additives that form chemical bonds with surfaces? ¶
A: Yes, or exclude moisture, to prevent corrosion and rust.
Q: Are lubricants typically used to separate moving parts in a system? ¶
A: Yes.
Q: Are lubricants used for many other purposes? ¶
A: Yes.
Q: Are lubricants released into the environment? ¶
A: Yes.
Q: Were lubricants consumed worldwide? ¶
A: Yes.
Q: Are lubricants much more effective on account of their high specific heat capacity? ¶
A: Yes.
Q: Are lubricants descirbed by specifications? ¶
A: Yes, and which is often supported by a logo, symbol or words that inform the consumer that the lubricant marketer has obtained independent verification of conformance to the specification.
Q: Is lubricant also a corrosion inhibitor? ¶
A: Yes, and protecting against rust, salts, and acids.
Q: Are lubricants based on one type of base oil? ¶
A: Yes, and mixtures of the base oils also are used to meet performance requirements.
Q: Is lubricant claimed to cope with specific operational environment needs? ¶
A: Yes.
Q: Is lubricant constantly circulated to and from a cooler part of the system? ¶
A: Yes, although lubricants may be used to warm as well as to cool when a regulated temperature is required.
Q: Are lubricants known? ¶
A: Yes, and liquid and solid lubricants dominate the market, especially the former.
Q: Are lubricants generally composed of a majority of base oil plus a variety of additives to impart desirable characteristics? ¶
A: Yes.
Q: Are lubricants non-toxic making them the environmental alternative which is safe for both users and the environment? ¶
A: Yes.
Q: Is lubricant said to be environmentally friendly? ¶
A: Yes.
Q: Are lubricants able to operate? ¶
A: Yes.