Additive Metals

Boron (B)

POSSIBLE SOURCES:

• Reciprocating Compressors: Additive common in engine oil, some gear oils

• Rotary Compressors: Additive common in engine oil, some gear oils

• Turbines / Centrifugal Compressors: Additive common in engine oil, some gear oils, Note: Turbine oils do not typically contain metallic additives

• Hydraulics: Additive common in engine oil, some gear oils

• Reciprocating Engines: Additive common in engine oil, some gear oils

• Transmissions: Additive common in engine oil, some gear oils and Dexron Fluids

• Gear Systems: Additive common in engine oil, some gear oils and Dexron Fluids

Magnesium (Mg)

POSSIBLE SOURCES:

• Reciprocating Compressors: Detergent / Dispersant Additive, Alloy, Environmental Contaminant

• Rotary Compressors: Not Common in Rotary Screw Compressor Oils, Detergent / Dispersant Additive, Alloy, Environmental Contaminant

• Turbines / Centrifugal Compressors: Detergent / Dispersant Additive, Alloy, Environmental Contaminant; Note: Turbine oils do not typically contain metallic additives

• Hydraulics: Detergent / Dispersant Additive, Alloy, Environmental Contaminant

• Reciprocating Engines: Detergent / Dispersant Additive, Alloy, Environmental Contaminant

• Transmissions: Not Common in Automatic Transmissions, Detergent / Dispersant Additive, Alloy, Environmental Contaminant

• Gear Systems: Detergent / Dispersant Additive, Alloy, Environmental Contaminant

Calcium (Ca)

POSSIBLE SOURCES:

• Reciprocating Compressors: Detergent / Dispersant Additive, Calcium from water contamination, Lime Dust

• Rotary Compressors: Not Common in Rotary Screw Compressor Oils, Detergent / Dispersant Additive, Calcium from water contamination, Lime Dust

• Turbines / Centrifugal Compressors: Detergent / Dispersant Additive, Calcium from water contamination, Lime Dust; Note: Turbine oils do not typically contain metallic additives

• Hydraulics: Detergent / Dispersant Additive, Calcium from water contamination, Lime Dust

• Reciprocating Engines: Detergent / Dispersant Additive, Calcium from water contamination, Lime Dust

• Transmissions: Detergent / Dispersant Additive, Calcium from water contamination, Lime Dust

• Gear Systems: Detergent / Dispersant Additive, Calcium from water contamination, Lime Dust

Barium (Ba)

POSSIBLE SOURCES:

• Reciprocating Compressors: Demulsifying agent, Additive common in Compressor Oil, Some Transmission Fluids and Gear Oils, Contaminant in Drilling Applications

• Rotary Compressors: Demulsifying agent, Additive common in Compressor Oil, Some Transmission Fluids and Gear Oils, Contaminant in Drilling Applications

• Turbines / Centrifugal Compressors: Demulsifying agent, Additive common in Compressor Oil, Some Transmission Fluids and Gear Oils, Contaminant in Drilling Applications; Note:Turbine oils do not typically contain metallic additives

• Hydraulics: Not Commonly found in Hydraulic Oils, Contaminant in Drilling Applications

• Reciprocating Engines: Not Commonly found in Engine Oils, Contaminant in Drilling Applications

• Transmissions: Demulsifying Agent in some Transmission Oils, Contaminant in Drilling Applications

• Gear Systems: Demulsifying Agent in Some Gear Oils, Contaminant in Drilling Applications

Phosphorus (P)

POSSIBLE SOURCES:

• Reciprocating Compressors: EP Additive, Anti-Wear Additive ZDDP (ZincDialkyl- DithioPhosphate), Phosphate Ester, Phosphate Inhibitor found in Coolants

• Rotary Compressors: EP Additive, Anti-Wear Additive ZDDP (ZincDialkyl- DithioPhosphate), Anti-Oxidant Phosphate Ester, Phosphate Inhibitor found in Coolants

• Turbines / Centrifugal Compressors: EP Additive, Anti-Wear Additive ZDDP (ZincDialkyl- DithioPhosphate), Anti-Oxidant Phosphate Ester, Phosphate Inhibitor found in Coolants; Note: Turbine oils do not typically contain metallic additives

• Hydraulics: Anti-Wear Additive ZDDP (ZincDialkyl- DithioPhosphate), Phosphate Ester, Phosphate Inhibitor found in Coolants

• Reciprocating Engines: Anti-Wear Additive ZDDP (ZincDialkyl- DithioPhosphate), Phosphate Ester, Phosphate Inhibitor found in Coolants

• Transmissions: Anti-Wear Additive ZDDP (ZincDialkyl- DithioPhosphate), Anti-Oxidant Phosphate Ester, Phosphate Inhibitor found in Coolants

• Gear Systems: Anti-Wear Additive ZDDP (ZincDialkyl- DithioPhosphate), Anti-Oxidant, Phosphate Ester, Phosphate Inhibitor found in Coolants

Zinc (Zn)

POSSIBLE SOURCES:

• Reciprocating Compressors: Alloy in Brass, Anti-Wear Additive ZDDP, Galvanized Steel from filter canisters

• Rotary Compressors: Alloy in Brass, Anti-Wear Additive ZDDP, Galvanized Steel from filter canisters

• Turbines / Centrifugal Compressors: Alloy in Brass,, Anti-Wear Additive ZDDP, Galvanized Steel from filter canisters; Note: Turbine oils do not typically contain metallic additives

• Hydraulics: Alloy in Brass, Anti-Wear Additive ZDDP, Galvanized Steel from filter canisters

• Reciprocating Engines: Alloy in Brass, Anti-Wear Additive ZDDP, Galvanized Steel from filter canisters

• Transmissions: Alloy in Brass, Anti-Wear Additive ZDDP, Galvanized Steel from filter canisters

• Gear Systems: Alloy in Brass, Anti-Wear Additive ZDDP, Galvanized Steel from filter canisters