New advanced LINTERTITANIUM-5 technology for creation of highly-durable ultra-high heat protective diffusion coatings for superior protection of Ti6Al

Objective of this topic is development of custom LINTERTITANIUM-5™ technology for creation of inexpensive ultra-high temperature (UHT) wear, erosion, corrosion and oxidation resistant diffusion surface layers on light-weight Ti, Zr and Nb-based alloys to be used in manufacturing of aero-turbine engine components. SANOVA proposes creation of such surface layers using SANOVA’s new patented thermo-chemical treatment technologies LINTERPROCESS™ and LINHEAT™. 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-carbides or nitrides on surface of Ti6Al4V using SANOVA treatment technologies. Special specimens will be created and processed with various treatment protocols on 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 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 Navy requirements.