Evaluation of Proposed Electroplated HGU-4/P Frames

Abstract

A gold electroplated frame has been recommended to replace the standard gold-filled aviator frame. Since the proposed frame contains a nickel- silver based metal, the frame was evaluated under field and laboratory conditions at the U.S. Army Aeromedical Research Laboratory. Of the 18 subjects who wore the test frames for three months, one subject, an aviator, developed a mild dermatitis along the frontal and supraorbital portion of the face. Chemical analysis indicated 'free' nickel in sufficient quantity to cause a reaction from nickel sensitive individuals. This study has shown that some skin reaction can be expected from a small percentage of wearers if the gold electroplated frame replaces the gold-filled frame.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Feb 01, 1975
Accession Number
ADA006121

Entities

People

  • David D. Glick
  • Frank S. Pettyjohn
  • Roger W. Wiley

Organizations

  • United States Army Aeromedical Research Lab

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Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Chemical Analysis
  • Dermatitis
  • Dermatology
  • Diseases And Disorders
  • Gold
  • Governments
  • Medical Personnel
  • Metals
  • Military Medicine
  • Military Personnel
  • Plating
  • Skin And Connective Tissue Diseases
  • Skin Diseases
  • Standards
  • Sweating
  • Test And Evaluation

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  • Materials Science
  • Surface Engineering/Surface Coating Technology.