Advanced Coating Corrosion Protection at Elevated Temperatures and with Different Chemistries
ID: AF244-D008Type: Phase II
Overview

Topic

Advanced Coating Corrosion Protection at Elevated Temperatures and with Different Chemistries

Agency

Agency: DODBranch: USAF

Program

Type: SBIRPhase: Phase II

Topic Link

https://www.dodsbirsttr.mil/topics-app/

Additional Information

https://www.dodsbirsttr.mil/topics-app/
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    Description

    The United States Air Force (USAF) is seeking proposals for the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program focused on "Advanced Coating Corrosion Protection at Elevated Temperatures and with Different Chemistries." The primary objective is to qualify zinc nickel coatings for aerospace applications that require corrosion protection at elevated temperatures, as well as to validate the performance of newly developed zinc nickel plating chemistries. This initiative is critical for addressing corrosion issues in aerospace systems, particularly as cadmium is unsuitable for high-temperature environments. Interested parties must submit their applications by November 6, 2024, with further details available on the official SBIR website.

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