NASA SBIR 00-1 SOLICITATION

FORM 9B - PROJECT SUMMARY

PROPOSAL NUMBER 00-1 03.03-7921 (Chron: 002080 )
PROJECT TITLE
Novel Approach to the Fabrication of a C-SiC Blisk

TECHNICAL ABSTRACT (LIMIT 200 WORDS)
Currently used processing methods for fabricating C-SiC are inadequate for the production of thick sections (over 1 inch) composite structures. This proposal offers a novel approach based on the Chemical Vapor Reaction Process (CVR). A low-cost C-C composite of controlled porosity will be converted into C-SiC. Interfacial carbon coatings will be utilized to prevent fiber damage.

POTENTIAL COMMERCIAL APPLICATIONS
Commercial Applications include turbine engines, chemical processing equipment, and fixtures for the semiconductor industry.

NAME AND ADDRESS OF PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR (Name, Organization Name, Mail Address, City/State/Zip)
Dr. W. Kowbel
MER Corporation
7960 S. Kolb Road
Tucson , AZ 85706 - 9237

NAME AND ADDRESS OF OFFEROR (Firm Name, Mail Address, City/State/Zip)
MER Corporation
7960 S. Kolb Rd.
Tucson , AZ 85706 - 9237