WP-Heavy Metal Elimination

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Heavy Metal Elimination

Related Efforts

DoD Metal Finishing Workshops

Workshop Report
(May 2007) Workshop Report
(May 2006)

Completed & Verified Projects

Replacement of Chromium Electroplating on Aircraft Landing Gear Using HVOF Thermal Spray Technology (WP-9608)

Fact Sheet
Cost & Performance Report
Final Report
Shock-Absorbing Concrete (SACON) Bullet Traps for Small-Arms Ranges (WP-9609)

Fact Sheet
Cost & Performance Report
Final Report
Demonstration of Removal, Separation and Recovery of Heavy Metals from Industrial Wastestreams Using Molecular Recognition Technology (MRT) (WP-9805)

Fact Sheet
Cost & Performance Report
Final Report
Demonstration and Qualification of Small-Caliber Combat Ammunition Manufactured with Lead-Free Projectiles (WP-9901)

Fact Sheet
Cost & Performance Report
(Posted 10/09)
Final Report
(Posted 10/09)
Aluminum-Manganese Molten Salt Plating (WP-9903)

Fact Sheet
Final Report
Removal of Chromium (VI) from Wastewater by Anion Liquid Ion Exchange (A-LIX) (WP-0001)

Fact Sheet
Cost & Performance Report
Final Report
The Use of Wetting Agents/Fume Suppressants in Hard Chromium Electroplating Baths (WP-0003)

Fact Sheet
Cost & Performance Report
Final Report
Replacement of Chromium Electroplating on Gas Turbine Engine Components Using Advanced Thermal Spray Technologies (WP-0023)

Fact Sheet
Cost & Performance Report
Final Report

Replacement of Chromium Electroplating on Hydraulic Actuators Using HVOF Thermal Spray Technology (WP-0038)

Fact Sheet	Cost & Performance Report	Final Report	Appendix A- Service Test Plan for C/KC-135 Hydraulic Actuators	Appendix B - Service Test Plan for C-130 Hydraulic Actuators	Appendix C - Service Test Plan for A-10 Hydraulic Actuators

Replacement of Chromium Electroplating on Helicopter Dynamic Components Using HVOF Thermal Spray Technology (WP-0127)

Fact Sheet

Final Report

Final Report -
Limited Distribution
Electrospark Deposition for Depot- and Field-Level Component Repair and Replacement of Hard Chromium Plating (WP-0202)

Fact Sheet
Cost & Performance Report
Final Report
Demonstration and Validation of Corrosion Resistant Steels for Structural Applications in Aircraft Using an Accelerated Insertion Methodology (WP-0304)
Fact Sheet Cost & Performance Report
(Posted 05/09)

Final Report
(Posted 10/09)

Ongoing Projects (Fact Sheet only)

Cadmium Replacements for Department of Defense (DoD) and National Aeronautics Space Administration (NASA) Applications (WP-0022)
Demonstration and Validation of Non-Chromate Aluminum Pretreatments (WP-0025)
Field-Testing Pulsed Power Inverters in Welding Operations to Control Heavy Metal Emissions (WP-0212)
Nanocrystalline Cobalt Alloy Plating for Replacement of Hard Chrome and Thin Dense Chrome (TDC) on Internal Surfaces (WP-0411)
Replacement of Cadmium-Plated Steels with S53 Stainless Steel in Rotary-Geared Actuators (WP-0619)
Supersonic Particle Deposition for Repair of Magnesium Aircraft Components (WP-0620)
Lead-Free Ballistic Modifier for Rocket Motor Propellants (WP-0727)
Medium Caliber Lead-Free Electric Primer (WP-0729)
Joint DoD Demonstration and Validation of Magnesium Rich Primer Coating Technology (WP-0731)
Ultraviolet-Curable Powder Coatings (WP-0801)
Demonstration of Tungsten Nanocomposite Alternatives to Depleted Uranium in Anti-Armor Penetrators (WP-0805)
Innovative Welding Technologies to Control Hazardous Air Pollutant Emissions (WP-0903)
Validation/Demonstration of Anti-Corrosion Inhibitor Primer Formulations as Replacements for Hexavalent Chromium Military Primer Coatings (WP-0904)
Non-Chromate, ZVOC Coatings for Steel Substrates on Army and Navy Aircraft and Ground Vehicles (WP-0906)
Electrodeposition of Nanocrystalline Co-P Coatings as a Hard Chrome Alternative (WP-0936)
FY10 New Start - Demonstration and Validation of Alternatives to CuBe Alloy Bushings for Low Frequency Rotational Wear Applications in Landing Gear (WP-1007) - Project Description
FY10 New Start - Electrocoat Process for Non-Chromate Primers in DoD Manufacturing (WP-1010) - Project Description