The Substitution of IVD (Ion Vapor Deposition) Aluminum for Cadmium

Abstract

USAF is concerned about the use of toxic processing at the A ir Logistics Centers (ALCs). To reduce hazardous waste generation from cadmium electroplating, McDonnell Aircraft Division (MCAIR) of McDonnell Douglas, through EG&g Idaho, was requested to determine the feasibility of substituting ion vapor deposition (IVD) of aluminum, across the board, for cadmium electroplating processes. The IVD aluminum coating and process does not generate hazardous wastes. The current phase of this contract required technical, environmental, and economical comparisons between IVD of aluminum and cadmium electroplating. This report provides that information. Recommended research and development to be conducted in Phase II of the contract is also included. Keywords: Cyanides; Hazardous waste minimization; Ion vapor deposition. (edc)

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Aug 01, 1989
Accession Number
ADA215633

Entities

People

  • D. E. Muehlberger
  • J. J. Reilly
  • V. L. Holmes

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Biomedical
  • Ground and Sea Platforms
  • Human Systems
  • Space
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force Facilities
  • Aircrafts
  • Airframes
  • Aluminum Alloys
  • Chemistry
  • Coatings
  • Corrosion
  • Corrosion Resistance
  • Environment
  • Material Degradation Processes
  • Materials
  • Materials Laboratories
  • Materials Processing
  • Materials Science
  • Medical Personnel
  • Test And Evaluation
  • Vapor Deposition

Readers

  • Environmental Engineering.
  • Nuclear Civil Defense.
  • Thin Film Deposition Science.