Lightweight, Corrosion, Erosion and Ultra-High-Temperature Resistant, Electrically-Conductive Rails.

The objective of this topic is development of inexpensive ultra-high temperature (UHT) diffusion coatings on Ti6Al4V components with SANOVA’s new patented LINTERTITANIUM-5™ technology. As a solution, SANOVA proposes creation of super-performing carbo-nitrides on the surfaces of such lighter materials as Ti, Zr and Nb-based alloys using SANOVA’s new patented highly effective thermo-chemical treatment technologies. SANOVA has conducted preliminary experiments on Ti6Al4V alloy and achieved extremely promising results. Phase I effort will be concentrated on further research in creation of super-diffusion coatings on the surface of Ti6Al4V alloy. Special specimens will be created from Ti6Al4V alloy and processed with various treatment protocols on already existing and effective laboratory equipment. Treatment parameters, such as processing cycles, active medium composition and processing temperatures will be iteratively applied and optimized for best material properties. Resulting process will be able to rapidly, consistently and inexpensively create highly-durable light-weight UHT (above 5000°F) protective diffusion layer with extremely high wear, erosion, oxidation, and corrosion resistance on a surface of any Ti6Al4V component. This research will then be continued in Phase II on other Ti alloys and include Zr and Nb alloys to generate optimal light-weight UHT materials which meet and likely exceed MDA requirements.