NASA SBIR SUCCESS STORY Langley Research Center
1993 Phase II


Processable Thermoplastic Polyimides

Imitec Incorporation

Schenectady, NY

INNOVATION
    The production of melt and solution processable for advanced materials and matrix resins
450 gallon SS polyimide reactor with filter station
450 gallon SS polyimide reactor with filter station

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ACCOMPLISHMENTS
  • Developed new procedures to prepare highly processable polyimides
  • Polyimides can be supplies without solvent
  • Optimizedaration of key low cost raw materials - anhydrides
  • Polyimides can be supplied in various grades depending on properties required for the end product
COMMERCIALIZATION
  • Key raw materials prepared - anhydrides
  • Aircraft cable coating
  • High temperature adhesives for titanium.
  • Composite matrix resin and high temperature foam
  • High temperature molding compound
  • Tougheners in printed circuit board resins
GOVERNMENT/SCIENCE APPLICATIONS
  • HSCT - Composite matrix resins
  • HSCT - Structural adhesives
  • Prototype foam developed for reusable launch vehicle (X-33)
  • Developed insulation for lightweight, cost-effective aerospace electrical cable and wire
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