Fluorinated POSS

Abstract

Fluorinated POSS may be useful to make spacecraft coatings resistant to atomic oxygen by forming a silica-like passivating layer. Fluorinated POSS may be useful in fluoropolymer seals and gaskets to increase mechanical strength and improve creep characteristics. Fluorinated POSS may also be useful to decrease surface energy in hydrophobic surfaces.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Feb 28, 2003
Accession Number
ADA417295

Entities

People

  • Joseph M Mabry
  • Patrick N. Ruth
  • Rene Gonzalez
  • Rusty L. Blanski

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Advanced Electronics
  • Space

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Abstracts
  • Air Force
  • Air Force Research Laboratories
  • Contractors
  • Contracts
  • Department Of Defense
  • Military Research
  • Surface Energy

Readers

  • Polymer Science and Engineering.
  • Thin Film Deposition Science.

Technology Areas

  • Space