[AR] Re: Lubricant for cryogenic Valves
- From: Henry Spencer <hspencer@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: Arocket List <arocket@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Sun, 19 Feb 2023 16:21:37 -0500 (EST)
I wrote:
Molybdenum disulfide, superficially similar, *does* work as a lubricant in
vacuum, and hmm, it seems to be considered LOX-compatible too (says here to
look for "Molykote type Z" or some types of "Oxylube" -- caution, my source
on this is old).
Ah yes,
<
https://www.tsmoly.com/molybdenum-disulfide-powder-moly-powder-technical-fine-grade-p-195.html>
specifically cites "liquid oxygen valves" as a lubricant application for
molybdenum disulfide powder.
Henry
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