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A lubricant component is an oligomer of a series α-olefins, made by forming a series of α-olefins by oligomerization of ethylene using an ethylene oligomerization catalyst, and then oligomerizing the series of α-olefins using a Lewis acid catalyst. The α-olefin oligomer, which often has a high Viscosity Index, may be used for example in a lubricant as the base oil or a viscosity index modifier. The α-olefin oligomer may also be a component of a lubricant additive, meant to be added to an already formulated lubricant to improve the lubricant's properties.
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