Nasty or Nice? ZDDP Zinc ⚙️ Anti-Wear 🛡️ Lube Oil Additives

welcome to today's video where we'll delve into the fascinating world of zinc di alkal di theop phosphate commonly known as z d DP a critical additive in engine oils for many years Zed DDP has been the unsung hero that has kept your car's engine running smoothly but new advancements and regulations are shaping its future in unprecedented ways first let's discuss why zddp is so important it's a multifunctional add one of its primary roles is as an anti-war agent it forms a tenacious protective layer on metal surfaces preventing metal toetal contact called The Boundary lubrication layer this is especially crucial for high stress engine components like camshafts Pistons liners and anything up to high load gear systems which have their own separate EP or extreme pressure additive the layer is incredibly thin with thickness varying between 50 to 150 nanom but don't be fooled by its small size it's exceptionally effective and the backbone of most lubricants anti-war strategy furthermore zddp acts as an antioxidant slowing down the oil's aging process by inhibiting the formation of oxides and varnish at least when in a good condition contrary to popular belief it's the sulfur in Z DDP not the zinc or phosphorus that gives it anti-war properties the zddp molecule is a complex structure comprising sulfur phosphorus zinc and oxygen now let's talk about oil analysis a subject close to our hearts oil analysis techniques such as spectroscopy ICP and xrf allow us to determine the levels of Z DDP in an oil sample accurate measurement of Z DDP concentration helps in understanding causes of we and the overall health of the oil our unique rapid acid digestion technique Lube Weare can provide further insights into how Zed DDP interacts with other elements in oil to form metal additive mixes offering a comprehensive view of your Machinery Health recent emission control regulations have significantly impacted Zed dddp levels often called sap or saps specifically sulfur and phosphorus components of Zed DDP can foul the catalysts in emission control system systems while this isn't an issue for modern vehicles designed to operate with lower zddp levels it presents challenges for older engines that were designed for higher concentrations of this additive in fact some of the classic cars you may have seen oil analysis laboratories on the classic car restoration show car SOS may be surprised many of these older vehicles require very high levels of anti-war additive to function Beyond automative applications said DDP is also seeing reduced usage in the industrial sector in high temperature applications such as plastic injection molding and mobile Hydraulics said DDP has shown a tendency to thermally degrade leading to hydraulic oil sludge in fact much of what we refer to as varnish is actually not oxidized oil and is instead spent oil additive usually said DDP likewise food grade and silver bearing containing components require zinc free for regular at and machine health reasons this has led Industries to seek alternative additives that can withstand such conditions while zddp is expected to remain relevant for the next 2 to three decades the shift toward eco-friendly sustainable options is undeniable this is particularly the case where High operating temperatures or strict emission controls are in place in conclusion zddp has been a Cornerstone in both industrial and engine oil formulations providing anti-war antioxidant and anti-corrosion properties however its role is becoming increasingly restricted due to new technological developments and Regulatory constraints pushing the industry to develop more sustainable Alternatives thank you for watching today's Deep dive into zddp and its relationship with oil analysis if you found this video insightful don't forget to like share and subscribe for more informative content

Channel: Oil Analysis

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Length: 4min 32sec (272 seconds)

Published: Tue Nov 14 2023