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Electrically Mediated Deposition of Niobium for Coating Copper Elliptical…

Award Information

Agency:
Department of Energy 		Branch:
N/A 		Award ID:
94472 		Program Year/Program:
2009 / SBIR
Agency Tracking Number:
91290 		Solicitation Year:
N/A 		Solicitation Topic Code:
N/A 		Solicitation Number:
N/A
Small Business Information
Faraday Technology, Inc.
315 Huls Drive Clayton, OH -
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Woman-Owned: No
Minority-Owned: No
HUBZone-Owned: No
 
Phase 1
Fiscal Year: 2009
Title: Electrically Mediated Deposition of Niobium for Coating Copper Elliptical Cavities
Agency: DOE
Contract: DE-FG02-09ER85382
Award Amount: $99,995.00
 

Abstract:

To improve the superconducting components of radio frequency devices used in particle accelerators, there is a need to develop techniques to create a layer of niobium on the interior of a copper elliptical cavity. This project will develop an electrically-mediated electro-deposition process to deposit niobium onto copper elliptical cavities from a room temperature ionic liquid plating bath. Electrical mediation will enhance the electro-deposition process through the control of additional process parameters. In Phase I, a small copper substrate will be coated with niobium and the thickness, uniformity, adhesion, and microstructure of the deposit will be evaluated. In Phase II, a layer of niobium will be deposited onto the interior surface of a copper elliptical cavity, and the performance of the cavity will be evaluated in radio frequency devices. Commercial Applications and other Benefits as described by the awardee An electrically-mediated electro-deposition process would be a simpler, and less expensive method for depositing high purity niobium coatings on superconducting radio frequency cavities. Areas of interest include both the energy and national security industries. Additionally, niobium is a biocompatible material, making niobium coatings a candidate for surgical implants.

Principal Investigator:

Heather McCrabb
Ms.
9378367749
heathermccrabb@faradaytechnology.com

Business Contact:

Jennings Taylor
Dr.
9378367749
jenningstaylor@faradaytechnology.com
Small Business Information at Submission:

Faraday Technology, Inc.
315 Huls Drive Clayton, OH 45315

EIN/Tax ID: 311347918
DUNS: N/A
Number of Employees:
Woman-Owned: No
Minority-Owned: No
HUBZone-Owned: No