The Substitution of IVD Aluminum for Cadmium, Phase 3.
Abstract
The U.S. Air Force is concerned about the use of toxic processing at the Air Logistics Centers (ALCs). As part of their task to reduce hazardous waste production, they contracted the McDonnell Aircraft Division (MCAIR) of McDonnell Douglas through EG&G Idaho, Inc. to demonstrate that IVD aluminum coating can replace the various cadmium processes across-the-board at the ALCs. The IVD aluminum coating and process are environmentally clean and produce no hazardous waste. Both cadmium and the cadmium processes involving electroplating are toxic and require hazardous waste disposal. In Phase I of this contract, technical information providing a comprehensive comparison between IVD aluminum and cadmium processing was compiled into a data base handbook for use by ALC personnel. Also in Phase I, MCAIR determined that IVD aluminum could replace cadmium processing without concern for about 80 percent of the ALC parts.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Mar 01, 1996
- Accession Number
- ADA308046
Entities
People
- J. J. Reilly
- V. L. Holmes
Organizations
- McDonnell Aircraft Corporation