Research Article

Effect of Surface Forces on Ultrathin Film Lubrication

Table 1

Molecular specification of several oils.

Lubricant typeCompound nameChemical formula ” value in MPaMolecular diameter (nm)Density (gm/mL)Molecular structure

AOMCTS/silicon oil[Si(CH3)2O]4172 MPa1.0 nm0.956612195.table.001a

BHexadecane/cetane(C16H34)62 MPa0.4 nm0.77612195.table.001b

CTetradecane/alkane hydrocarbonCH3(CH2)12CH349 MPa0.25 nm0.756612195.table.001c