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NASA and ESA Collaboration on Hexavalent Chrome Alternatives: Pretreatments Only Final Test Report

NASA NTRS · Other · 20160006517 · Published 2019-07-11 · Kennedy Space Center · 1 author

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Abstract

Hexavalent chromium (hex chrome or CR(VI)) is a widely used element within applied coating systems because of its self-healing and corrosion-resistant properties. The replacement of hex chrome in the processing of aluminum for aviation and aerospace applications remains a goal of great significance. Aluminum is the major manufacturing material of structures and components in the space flight arena. The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) and the European Space Agency (ESA) are engaged in a collaborative effort to test and evaluate alternatives to hexavalent chromium containing corrosion coating systems. NASA and ESA share common risks related to material obsolescence associated with hexavalent chromium used in corrosion-resistant coatings.

Author

  • Kessel, Kurt R. International Trade Bridge, Inc.

Keywords

  • RoHS
  • conversion coating
  • corrosion
  • ESA
  • ESTEC
  • REACH
  • European Space Agency
  • hexavalent chrome
  • hexavalent chromium
  • NASA TEERM
  • hex chrome
  • pretreatment

Citation

Kessel, Kurt R. (2019). NASA and ESA Collaboration on Hexavalent Chrome Alternatives: Pretreatments Only Final Test Report. Kennedy Space Center. NASA NTRS ID 20160006517. https://ntrs.nasa.gov/citations/20160006517 ↗