Synthesis and tribology study of bi-alkoxy mono-thiophosphate triazine derivatives as additives in rapeseed oil

Series of triazine derivatives, 2,4-bi-alkoxy-6-(O,O’-dialkyldithiophosphate)-s-1,3,5-triazine, were synthe-sized. Their tribological properties as lubricating oil additives in vegetable oil were evaluated using a four-ball tester. The results show that these triazine derivatives possess extreme pressure capacity, and they can improve antiwear and friction-reducing performance of base stock. The elements chemical states of the worn surface were estimated through X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS) and scanning electron microscope (SEM). The results show that a protective film containing sulphide, phosphate and some organic nitrogen compounds was formed on the worn surface during the lubrication process, and the film possesses extreme pressure and antiwear properties.