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Quasicrystalline Thin Films For Corrosion Inhibition Of Aircraft Components and…

Award Information

Agency:
Department of Defense 		Branch:
Air Force 		Award ID:
62361 		Program Year/Program:
2004 / SBIR
Agency Tracking Number:
F031-3902 		Solicitation Year:
N/A 		Solicitation Topic Code:
N/A 		Solicitation Number:
N/A
Small Business Information
Technology Assessment & Transfer, Inc.
133 Defense Highway, Suite 212 Annapolis, MD -
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Woman-Owned: No
Minority-Owned: No
HUBZone-Owned: No
 
Phase 2
Fiscal Year: 2004
Title: Quasicrystalline Thin Films For Corrosion Inhibition Of Aircraft Components and Assemblies
Agency / Branch: DOD / USAF
Contract: FA8650-04-C-5027
Award Amount: $749,992.00
 

Abstract:

During the proposed Phase II effort, quasicrystalline (QC) thin films will be applied by PVD and HVOF methods to landing gear (LG) components and assemblies to inhibit corrosion. Specifically, Technology Assessment & Transfer will achieve six objectives: 1. elucidate the basic physics and chemistry of the quasicrystalline corrosion inhibition mechanism; 2. increase film durability; 3. demonstrate the corrosion inhibiting properties of quasicrystalline films when applied to LGs; 4. sputter deposit QC films onto fastener and other small components; 5. develop HVOF of QCs as a commercial film deposition technology; 6. transfer both PVD and HVOF coating technologies to LG ALCs. LG alloys to be studied will include aircraft aluminum alloys 2024 and 7xxx, and high strength steels 4330, 4340, and 300M. Coatings will be evaluated for adhesion, crystal structure, morphology, corrosion resistance, and toughness. Evaluation methods will include Superficial Rockwell hardness, Rockwell hardness for toughness, SEM, XRD, EDS, and potentiodynamic scans (PDS) for corrosion. Initial coating evaluation will be performed on flat coupons of the appropriate LG alloy compositions.

Principal Investigator:

David Palaith
3012618373
palaith@techassess.com

Business Contact:

Sharon Fehrenbacher
3012618373
Sharon@techassess.com
Small Business Information at Submission:

TECHNOLOGY ASSESSMENT & TRANSFER, INC.
133 Defense Highway, Suite 212 Annapolis, MD 21401

EIN/Tax ID: 521253097
DUNS: N/A
Number of Employees:
Woman-Owned: No
Minority-Owned: No
HUBZone-Owned: No