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Boundary Film Formation by Lubricant Base Fluids

G. Guangteng Dept. of Mechanical Engineering, Imperial College Tribology Section, London, England, SW7 28X
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H. A. Spikes Dept. of Mechanical Engineering, Imperial College Tribology Section, London, England, SW7 28X
Pages 448-454 | Published online: 25 Mar 2008

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