Fiscal Year:
2001
Title:
Corrosion Prevention Coatings
Agency / Branch:
DOD / USAF
Contract:
F49610-01-C-0051
Award Amount:
$99,999.00
Abstract:
Military aircraft are largely constructed from special aluminum alloys, which typically have secondary precipitate phases that substantially improve mechanical strength. However, these regions also promote corrosion in such common environmental conditionsas acid rain, saltwater, and thermal cycling. The problem is significant enough that the U.S. Air Force expends approximately $1 billion per year on corrosion-related maintenance for its aluminum-skinned aircraft. The team of CMS Technetronics and tworesearch groups from Oklahoma State University proposes to develop next-generation, nanoengineered surface treatments that will meet the goals of superior protection against corrosion, environmental compliance, and controllable removal. The team'sadvanced, integrated, composite-nanophasic materials systems can provide the USAF with corrosion-inhibiting properties superior to present coatings systems.The development of advanced corrosion suppression methods utilizing nanoengineered structures offersnew opportunities for aircraft corrosion prevention and maintenance. Use of
Principal Investigator:
Robert Parkhill
Sr. Scientist
4056245751
rlp@cmst.com
Business Contact:
Cassandra Church
Contracts Manager
4056245751
ckc@cmst.com
Small Business Information at Submission:
CMS TECHNETRONICS, INC.
5202-2 N. Richmond Hill Rd. Stillwater, OK 74075
EIN/Tax ID:
731528382
DUNS:
N/A
Number of Employees:
Woman-Owned:
No
Minority-Owned:
No
HUBZone-Owned:
No
Research Institution Information:
OKLAHOMA STATE UNIV.
203 Whitehurst
Stillwater, OK 74078
Contact:
Thomas Collins
Contact Phone:
(405) 744-6501
RI Type:
Nonprofit college or university