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High Temperature Resistance Claddings for Nuclear Thermal Rockets
Completed
TRL 5 (started at 3, targeting 5)
Description
This program will develop a series of nano-/micro-composite coated nuclear reactor facing components using MesoCoat's CermaCladTM process. This proposed SBIR program will build on MesoCoat's extensive prior experience with high energy density fusion cladding systems for large area applications (pipe, plate, structures) where wear and/or corrosion limit the life of metal structures
Benefits
Nuclear Thermal Nuclear Components
Nuclear, Fussion, Fission, Boilers
Details
| Technology area | Propulsion Systems > Advanced Propulsion > Nuclear Thermal Propulsion |
| Program | Small Business Innovation Research/Small Business Tech Transfer (SBIR/STTR) |
| Lead organization | MesoCoat, Inc., Euclid, OH |
| Start date | 2014-06-20 |
| End date | 2014-12-19 |
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