Development and Optimization of Powders for Large Area Powder Coatings

Abstract

Technologies with the potential to produce mono-disperse powders for HVTS application and pigmented polymer beads for advanced aircraft coatings formulations were evaluated under this program. Conventional spray atomization techniques, including supercritical fluid spray atomization, and REES processing were determined to be ineffectual in meeting the objectives. However, experimental results of supercritical GAS processing and inkjet production methods demonstrated the potential of each of these technologies to produce the desired products. Additional formulation development and process optimization work will have to be performed before sufficient quantities (10 lbs) of materials can be produced for HVTS testing and evaluation.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
May 01, 1997
Accession Number
ADA377644

Entities

People

  • Kenneth J. Heater

Tags

Communities of Interest

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

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Acoustic Waves
  • Air Force
  • Air Force Research Laboratories
  • Atomization
  • Biomedical And Dental Materials
  • Chemical Synthesis
  • Chemistry
  • Engineering
  • Materials
  • Materials Laboratories
  • Materials Science
  • Particle Size
  • Particles
  • Production
  • Production Engineering
  • Resins
  • Volatile Organic Compounds

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  • Aerosol Science/Aerosol Physics
  • Surface Coatings Technology.
  • Technical Research and Report Writing.