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Title: Ion implantation method for preparing polymers having oxygen erosion resistant surfaces

Patent ·
OSTI ID:46324

Hard surfaced polymers and the method for making them are generally described. Polymers are subjected to simultaneous multiple ion beam bombardment, that results in a hardening of the surface, improved wear resistance, and improved oxygen erosion resistance. 8 figs.

Research Organization:
Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL), Oak Ridge, TN (United States)
DOE Contract Number:
AC05-84OR21400
Assignee:
Martin Marietta Energy Systems, Inc., Oak Ridge, TN (United States)
Patent Number(s):
US 5,407,992/A/
Application Number:
PAN: 7-832,169
OSTI ID:
46324
Resource Relation:
Other Information: PBD: 18 Apr 1995
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English