An investigative study on different magnetic ionic liquids to be used as a lubricant and sealant in a vacuum pump

The aim of this work is to explore the possibility of using a magnetic ionic liquid as both a lubricant and sealant in a vacuum pump. The current lubricant in use is due to become obsolete due to incoming legislation on fluorinated compounds. The long-term goal is to use a magnetic field to hold the...

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Main Authors: Tim Evans, Robert Palgrave
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Balkan Scientific Centre 2024-03-01
Series:Tribology and Materials
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Online Access:https://www.tribomat.net/archive/2024/2024-01/TM-2024-01-03.pdf