High performance hard carbon coatings for naval aircraft components

Not Available Navy vessels rely on epoxy coatings to protect the hull from the corrosive sea water environment, but scratches are frequently developed in these coatings during normal operations. Current formulations and application techniques used to repair damaged coatings under water produce unacceptable contamination of the water column. TDA Research, Inc. has identified novel hydrophobic curing agents which, when combined with new application methods, promise to eliminate water contamination during underwater application. Both Navy and commercial marine vessels will benefit from the availability of an environmentally acceptable repair coating suited to underwater application. In addition to repairing damaged coatings, the proposed formulation would also serve to protect dock block areas af