A-A-59313 Thread, Compound; Antiseize, Zinc Dust-Petrolatum
This commercial item description (CID) covers a zinc dust-petrolatum antiseize thread compound. The thread compound is generally used to prevent seizing during assembly or disassembly of threaded or unthreaded aluminum and aluminum alloy components engaged with components fabricated from similar or dissimilar metals. It also provides corrosion protection to the metal surfaces. The compound is not suitable for use with optical instruments.