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Surfaces Research proposes development of a highly durable solid lubricant coating to eliminate wear and vibration problems in liquid hydrogen turbopump gears. The cryogenic turbopumps are used in rocket engines for Air Force expendable launch vehicles. Our new coating will exceed the cryopump manufacturer's goal life of twice that of the current coating. Our sound, novel approach uses three str ...

As the electronics industry grows and the trend towards miniaturization continues, the need for high-performance electroceramic materials and environmentally friendly processes for their production will become more prevalent. Barium and strontium titanate are ferroelectric materials commonly used in multilayer ceramic capacitors and as embedded capacitance in printed circuit boards. Currently, the ...

Perchlorate contamination of ground and surface waters has placed drinking water supplies at risk in communities throughout the United States. Perchlorate is a human health concern at high doses because of its capability to interfere with iodide uptake and the ability of the thyroid to regulate hormone production and metabolism. Health risks at lower doses are not well understood. U.S. Environment ...

Perchlorate (ClO4) contamination of ground and surface waters has placed drinking water supplies at risk in communities through out the U.S. Perchlorte is a human health concern at high doses due to its capability to interfere with iodine uptake and the ability of the thyroid to requlate hormone production and metabolism. Health risks at lower doses are not well understood and EPA studies are co ...

As the electronics industry grows and the trend toward miniaturization continues, the need for high performance electroceramic materials and environmentaly friendly processes for their production will become more prevalent. Barium and strontium titanate are ferroelectric materials commonly used in multi layer ceramic capacitors and also as embedded capacitance in printed circuit boards. Currentl ...