Ashless antioxidants, copper deactivators and corrosion inhibitors: Their use in lubricating oils

Abstract

Abstract This paper reviews the use of copper deactivators and iron corrosion inhibitors in lubricating oils. The auto‐oxidation process is described in terms of initiation and chain propagation, branching and termination, and the primary and secondary oxidation inhibitors are described. Copper deactivators and corrosion inhibitors nature and action are discussed, and the paper also examines the applications for these additives.