Abstract: A particulate composite lubricant for powder metallurgy is provided. It includes: first discrete particles comprising Montan acid ester wax and at least one fatty amide wax including at least one of: a fatty primary monoamide wax and a fatty bisamide wax. In another embodiment, the particulate composite lubricant for powder metallurgy includes first discrete particles comprising Montan acid ester wax and second discrete particles comprising an organic, metal-free pulverulent lubricant selected from the group consisting of fatty bisamide waxes, fatty monoamide waxes, glycerides, Montan acid ester waxes, paraffin wax, polyolefines, polyamides, polyesters, and mixtures thereof, wherein the particulate composite lubricant comprises at least one fatty amide wax including at least one of a fatty monoamide wax and a fatty bisamide wax.

Abstract: A particulate composite lubricant for powder metallurgy is provided. It includes: first discrete particles comprising Montan acid ester wax and at least one fatty amide wax including at least one of: a fatty primary monoamide wax and a fatty bisamide wax. In another embodiment, the particulate composite lubricant for powder metallurgy includes first discrete particles comprising Montan acid ester wax and second discrete particles comprising an organic, metal-free pulverulent lubricant selected from the group consisting of fatty bisamide waxes, fatty monoamide waxes, glycerides, Montan acid ester waxes, paraffin wax, polyolefines, polyamides, polyesters, and mixtures thereof, wherein the particulate composite lubricant comprises at least one fatty amide wax including at least one of a fatty monoamide wax and a fatty bisamide wax.

Abstract: A particulate composite lubricant for powder metallurgy comprises: first discrete particles comprising at least about 90 wt % of a fatty primary monoamide wax, being substantially free of fatty bisamide wax, and being at least partially coated with metal oxide nanoparticles and second metal-stearate free discrete particles comprising a fatty bisamide wax. A particulate composite lubricant for powder metallurgy can comprise: a Montan acid ester wax and at least one fatty amide wax comprising at least one of a fatty monoamide wax and a fatty bisamide wax.

Abstract: A particulate composite lubricant for powder metallurgy comprises: first discrete particles comprising at least about 90 wt % of a fatty primary monoamide wax, being substantially free of fatty bisamide wax, and being at least partially coated with metal oxide nanoparticles and second metal-stearate free discrete particles comprising a fatty bisamide wax. A particulate composite lubricant for powder metallurgy can comprise: a Montan acid ester wax and at least one fatty amide wax comprising at least one of a fatty monoamide wax and a fatty bisamide wax.

Abstract: A table particularly adapted for use by as many as four students in a science laboratory includes an elongated, curvilinear, flat countertop mounted to a movable support member on a fixed base. The curvilinear shape of the countertop affords flexibility in student seating and permits the table to be employed equally as well for laboratory experiments and for lectures. The support member can be raised and lowered by either a manual crank assembly or an electric motor for adjusting the height of the countertop. Disposed on the countertop is a turret assembly including a rotating base extending through a circular aperture in the countertop for housing a computer, which can be rotated 240.degree. for viewing from all locations on the countertop. A semi-circular shaped sink is mounted to the fixed base in a cantilevered manner and includes a dual-radius service ledge having water and gas fixtures mounted thereto.