Waste Reduction for Electroless Nickel Plating Solutions at U.S. Army Depots

Abstract

Waste minimization is one of the most pressing environmental issues currently facing U.S. Army depots. The U.S. Army Toxic and Hazardous Materials Agency (USATHAMA) conducts research and development to support Army depots in implementing technologies to reduce waste generation. The Joint Depot Environmental Panel (JDEP) identified electroless nickel (EN) plating, which is currently used at Corpus Christi Army Depot (CCAD), Red River Army Depot (RRAD), and Sacramento Army Depot (SAAD) as a target for waste minimization research. This report presents the results of an evaluation conducted by USA regarding minimizing waste from EN-plating operations. The objective of this evaluation was to formulate recommendations for depots regarding implementation of waste minimization technologies. This evaluation was performed through site visits, a literature search, and discussions with vendors of EN processes and decontamination technologies.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 10, 1992
Accession Number
ADA253404

Entities

People

  • J. S. Davis

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Ground and Sea Platforms
  • Space

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Alkenes
  • Calcium Compounds
  • Chemical Products
  • Chemical Reactants
  • Chemical Reaction Properties
  • Chemical Reactions
  • Chemical Synthesis
  • Chemistry
  • Control Systems
  • Economic Analysis
  • Electrochemical Reactions
  • Hazardous Waste
  • Hydrogen
  • Hydroxides
  • Magnesium Compounds
  • Organic Acids
  • Resins

Readers

  • Environmental Engineering.
  • Logistics and Supply Chain Management.
  • Surface Engineering/Surface Coating Technology.