Grit-Blast/Silane (GBS) Aluminum Surface Preparation for Structural Adhesive Bonding

Abstract

A silane surface preparation for on-aircraft adhesive bonding of aluminum, known as the grit-blast/silane (GBS) process, has been optimized. It consists of abrasion using 3M Company Scotch-Brite(R) pads, aluminum oxide grit blast, and application of an epoxy-functional organosilane coupling agent hydrolyzed in water. The surface preparation has advantages for on-aircraft repair since it does not require the use of acids.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 30, 2003
Accession Number
ADA415239

Entities

People

  • James J. Mazza
  • Jason B. Avram
  • Ronald J. Kuhbander

Organizations

  • University of Dayton

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Advanced Electronics
  • Air Platforms
  • Human Systems

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Adhesive Bonding
  • Adhesives
  • Air Force
  • Air Force Facilities
  • Aircrafts
  • Aluminum Alloys
  • Aluminum Oxides
  • Chemical Synthesis
  • Chemistry
  • Material Degradation Processes
  • Materials
  • Materials Engineering
  • Materials Processing
  • Materials Science
  • Materials Testing
  • Mechanics
  • Test Methods

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