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Ion implantation method for preparing polymers having oxygen erosion resistant surfaces

Patent ·
OSTI ID:869840
 [1];  [2]
  1. Oak Ridge, TN
  2. Clinton, TN
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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.

Research Organization:
LOCKHEED MARTIN ENRGY SYST INC
DOE Contract Number:
AC05-84OR21400
Assignee:
Martin Marietta Energy Systems, Inc. (Oak Ridge, TN)
Patent Number(s):
US 5407992
OSTI ID:
869840
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

References (3)

Triple ion beam irradiation facility journal September 1989
Laboratory degradation of Kapton in a low energy oxygen ion beam conference February 2013
High energy ion beam modification of polymer films journal March 1985

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