An Investigation on the Antifriction Performance of some Organomolybdenum Additives

Molybdenum dithiophosphate (MoDTP) and molybdenum dithiocarbamate (MoDTC) additives are added to automotive and industry lubricants for their performance as friction modifiers and antiwear agents. In recent years an increasing attention has being paid to these additives, because they can improve energy saving. However their effectiveness may be strongly affected by synergistic or antagonistic effects of additive packages.