Development of Nanocomposite Reinforced Polymeric Materials to be Used for Racks for Retorting Polymeric Trays

Abstract

The Combat Rations Network (COPANET) is a Defense Logistic Agency (DLA) sponsored manufacturing technology program to improve the quality, reduce the cost, and increase the productivity of operational rations while increasing DLA's surge capability in the area of military rations. This report summarizes activity under Short Term Project 2007. The ultimate goal of this project was to develop a material to improve the performance and cost effectiveness of polymeric trays used for retorting Polytray rations. Initially, many candidate materials were gathered based on recommendation and research. Materials selection was limited to Polypropylene-based systems due to cost constraints and their prior proven performance during CORANET I and STP 1016.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Aug 22, 2003
Accession Number
ADA468220

Entities

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  • Hung-jue Sue

Organizations

  • Texas Engineering Experiment Station

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  • Human Systems

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Composite Materials
  • Electron Microscopes
  • Electron Microscopy
  • Fiberglass
  • Glass Fibers
  • Materials
  • Materials Laboratories
  • Materials Processing
  • Materials Science
  • Materials Testing
  • Mechanical Properties
  • Microscopy
  • Modulus Of Elasticity
  • Nanocomposites
  • Resins
  • Resistance
  • Stiffness

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