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Title: Process for hardening the surface of polymers

Patent ·
OSTI ID:868388
 [1];  [2]
  1. 105 Timbercrest Dr., Clinton, TN 37716
  2. 189 Outer Dr., Oak Ridge, TN 37830

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

Research Organization:
Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL), Oak Ridge, TN (United States)
DOE Contract Number:
AC05-84OR21400
Assignee:
Mansur, Louis K. (105 Timbercrest Dr., Clinton, TN 37716);Lee, Eal H. (189 Outer Dr., Oak Ridge, TN 37830)
Patent Number(s):
US 5130161
OSTI ID:
868388
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

References (2)

Triple ion beam irradiation facility journal September 1989
High energy ion beam modification of polymer films journal March 1985