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Title: Multifunctional composite coatings for metal whisker mitigation

Patent ·
OSTI ID:1494556

The present invention relates to composite coatings including particles embedded in a matrix, as well as methods and uses thereof. In some examples, the particles are aligned to enhance mitigation of whisker formation from an underlying metal material. Such coatings can be applied to electrical components, thereby reducing the possibility of electrical short circuits from aberrant whisker growth.

Research Organization:
Sandia National Lab. (SNL-NM), Albuquerque, NM (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE
DOE Contract Number:
AC04-94AL85000
Assignee:
National Technology & Engineering Solutions of Sandia, LLC (Albuquerque, NM)
Patent Number(s):
10,178,756
Application Number:
14/926,545
OSTI ID:
1494556
Resource Relation:
Patent File Date: 2015 Oct 29
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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