Several times in the past we have posted an educational message to
expand the knowledge of those who are interested in the above subject.
A few have responded to this message with disbelief and anger,
challenging the accuracy of our data.  At least one replied with open
vulgarity, arrogance and in a demeaning manner.  As it is obvious that
our credibility has been questioned, we offer the following research
report as recommended reading.

This publication is recommended reading for anyone who wishes to utilize
dry Molybdenum Disulfide (MoS2) in a burnished, rubbed or impacted
application on metals particularly steel or on bullets which will
redeposit the MoS2 onto the steel bore of a weapon.  The publication
called "Wear" is a highly respected scientific research reporter
published by Elsevier-Sequoia, SA, Lausanne and printed in the
Netherlands.  "Wear" is oriented primarily toward the field of Tribology
which is the science of friction, wear and lubrication of objects in
relative motion.  The recommended article is as follows:

Title:  The Corrosion of Steel in Contact with Molybdenum Disulfide
(this article was originally  circulated as Technical Report TR 65-219)

Author:  Dr. E. Kay, Royal Aircraft Establishment, Farnborough, Hants,
UK.

Printed:  June 1, 1968

Excerpted Quotations:

 "SUMMARY"

" The corrosion of steel surfaces in contact with Molybdenum Disulfide
(MoS2) has posed the question whether the process is induced by the
lubricant.  The present investigation shows that MoS2 can accelerate the
attack of steel at high humidity and that the milled material is much
more corrosive than the unmilled product.  The addition of a suitable
inhibitor is effective in suppressing corrosion."

"CONCLUSIONS"

"(1)  The corrosion of steel at high humidity is accelerated by contact
with MoS2.

 (2)  Milled MoS2 and synthetic MoS2 are much more corrosive than the
unmilled natural product.

 (3)  Boron Nitride, WS2 and graphite also induce corrosion but to a
less marked degree.

 (4)  Under the conditions of test, corrosion can be prevented by the
addition of a small quantity of corrosion inhibitor."

Those interested in obtaining a copy of this full report can do so by
sending a self addressed envelope with postage attached (1.5 US oz.) to
The Parsec Group, PO Box 24322, Columbia, SC, 29224, USA and marked
"Corrosion Research Report"