Christian, John B.
unknown · Contribution: 1971-1974
Chemical/materials engineer and inventor
Developed high-temperature, extreme-pressure synthetic greases and lubricants (polyol-ester and fluorinated-polysiloxane based) for high-speed aircraft and aerospace vehicles, performing from about -100F to 450F
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Quick facts
- Born
- United States
- Active since
- 1970
- Category
- Technology & Engineering
- Best known for
- High-temperature aerospace greases and lubricants
Impact on the world
Christian's lubricants solved a hard engineering problem, keeping moving parts working across extreme temperatures, for aircraft and spacecraft operating in punishing conditions.
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U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (Patents 3,642,626 and 3,814,689)
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