| PROPOSAL NUMBER: | 05 T8.01-9833 |
| RESEARCH SUBTOPIC TITLE: | Aerospace Manufacturing Technology |
| PROPOSAL TITLE: | Innovative Molybdenum Alloy for Extreme Operating Conditions |
| SMALL BUSINESS CONCERN (SBC): | RESEARCH INSTITUTION (RI): | ||
| NAME: | Plasma Processes, Inc. | NAME: | Florida International University |
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| ADDRESS: | 4914 Moores Mill Road | ADDRESS: | 11200 SW 8th St (MARC 430) |
| CITY: | Huntsville | CITY: | Miami |
| STATE/ZIP: | AL 35811-1558 | STATE/ZIP: | FL 33199-0001 |
| PHONE: | (256) 851-7653 | PHONE: | (305) 348-2494 |
PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR/PROJECT MANAGER
(Name,Email)
John Scott O'Dell
scottodell@plasmapros.com
TECHNICAL ABSTRACT (LIMIT 200 WORDS)
Molybdenum has been identified as a promising material for many high temperature NASA applications due to its high melting temperature, resistance to liquid metals, resistance to hot hydrogen, high thermal conductivity, and relatively low density. However, molybdenum's ductile to brittle transition temperature is above room temperature, which makes fabricating complex components extremely difficult by conventional fabrication techniques. Recent, advancements in Vacuum Plasma Spray (VPS) forming technology have enabled the fabrication of complex molybdenum and molybdenum-rhenium components. However, further increases in performance could be gained by the development of higher use temperature molybdenum alloys. During this investigation, innovative dispersion strengthened, molybdenum-rhenium alloys will be developed using VPS forming techniques and through the proper selection of advanced transition metal (TM) based ceramic dispersoids. These alloys have the potential to operate at temperatures greater than 1800?C for extend durations.
POTENTIAL NASA COMMERCIAL APPLICATIONS (LIMIT 150 WORDS)
Potential NASA applications include, but are not limited to nuclear power generation and propulsion, chemical propulsion, high temperature furnace cartridges, crucibles for microgravity processing, heat pipes, heat shield applications, high temperature electrical contacts, heat exchangers, high temperature creep resistant structures and components.
POTENTIAL NON-NASA COMMERCIAL APPLICATIONS (LIMIT 150 WORDS)
Additional commercial technologies include, aerospace and defense industries, nuclear power generation, welding electrodes, x-ray targets, warhead penetrators, shielding applications, high temperature furnace components, heat exchangers, heat pipes, etc.
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