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Dicronite® dry lubrication is a thin film (maximum 0.5 micron thickness) Tungsten Disulfide lubricant which processes parts to specification AMS2530 (DOD-L-85645A TYPE 1). Dicronite Southwest is AS9100 certified, meets ISO-10993 medical, RoHS compliant, FAA drug and alcohol approved and NADCAP pending. We are located in Upland, California near the 10 Freeway at the Mountain exit (See map here).

Technical Data Summary on Tungsten Disulfide, SAE AMS2530 (DOD-L-85645A Type 1)

• Composition - modified (WS2)
• Tungsten Disulfide in lamellar form.
• Hardness - 1.0 - 1.5 Moh's scale.
• Molecular Weight - 248.02.
• Density - 7.4 gms/cc.
• Thickness - 0.000020 inch (0.5 microns) "maximum".
• Appearance - on initial application silvergray, then polished rhodium when burnished.
• Co-efficient of Friction - 0.030 inclined plane method, against itself.
• Carrier - Dry air, no binders or adhesives.
• Adhesion - mechanical - molecular interlock.
• Cure Time - no cure time required, applied at ambient temperature.
• Temperature Range - lubricates from -350°F to +1000°F (-188°C to +538°C) in normal atmosphere.
• Chemical Stability - inert, non-toxic, corrosion resistant.
• Corrosion Resistance - minor delay of corrosion, will not inhibit corrosion of substrate.
• Magnetism - non-magnetic.
• Vacuum Environment - -350°F to +2400°F (-188°C to +1316°C) temperatures of 10 -14 Torr.
• Substrates - bonds to metals, platings and most man-made materials.
• As A Substrate - accepts most paints and is compatible with most solvents, fuels and oils.
• Load Capacity - same as the Substrate, to 350,000 psi (aprox. 2,450 MPa).
• Lox Compatibility - insensitive to detonation by or in the presence of oxygen.
• Degradation - will not cause distortive stress relief, additional stresses or degradation to any surface.
• Approvals - USP (United States Pharmacopoeia) Class 6 and USDA.
• ISO-10993 medically approved.