Evaluation of Aluminum Ion Vapor Deposition as a Replacement for Cadmium Electroplating at Anniston Army Depot.
Abstract
The U.S. Army Toxic and Hazardous Materials Agency (USATHAMA) conducts research and development projects with the objective of minimizing hazardous waste generation at Army Depots. During one such project, USATHAMA evaluated the feasibility of an Aluminum Ion Vapor Deposition System as an alternative to cadmium electroplating. The test program was conducted at Anniston Army Depot, Anniston, Alabama. IT Environmental Programs, Inc. was USATHAMA's contractor for this program. The Aluminum Ion Vapor Deposition System, referred to herein as an Ivadizer, provides corrosion resistance to metal parts by depositing a thin aluminum film (typically 1 mil or 0.001 inch) on the parts. As a replacement for cadmium electroplating, the Ivadizer has the advantage of generating minimal quantities of hazardous wastes; whereas cadmium plating generates significant quantities of listed hazardous waste, and cadmium is toxic (and possibly carcinogenic). Electroplating, Aluminum Ion Vapor Deposition, Hazardous Waste Minimization.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Apr 01, 1992
- Accession Number
- ADA250063
Entities
People
- J. Spessard
- R. Ressl