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SOLID lubricants are most useful as films which separate metal surfaces that slide against each other. To be effective, the films should be highly durable. Recently, we have observed that inorganic additives can greatly enhance the durability of such films.
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HALTNER, A., OLIVER, C. Frictional Properties of Molybdenum Disulphide Films containing Inorganic Sulphide Additives. Nature 188, 308–309 (1960). https://doi.org/10.1038/188308a0
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