Abstract: Boron and/or metal-boron derivatives having extreme pressure anti-wear and friction reducing properties and lubricating compositions containing the same are disclosed. The lubricating compositions comprise a major amount of a lubricating oil and a minor amount of an extreme pressure, anti-wear and friction reducing additive comprising a boramid or metal containing boramid compound.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
April 7, 1983
Date of Patent:
August 11, 1987
Assignee:
Union Oil Company of California
Inventors:
Peter Jessup, Richard A. Holstedt, Kenneth Baron