SBIR 95-1 SOLICITATION
PROJECT SUMMARY
Proposal Number:
Project Title:
LOW COST, HIGH THERMAL CONDUCTIVITY C-C COMPOSITES VIA ONE-STEP MANUFACTURING PROCESS
Technical Abstract:
Carbon-carbon composites exhibit unique physical and mechanical properties including
high thermal conductivity. Lengthy and costly manufacturing processes greatly limit the
applications of C-C composites to price insensitive applications such as rocket nozzles and
aircraft brakes. Lowering the manufacturing cost of C-C composites would inevitably open an
entirely new perspective for these materials. This proposal offers a unique, well-balanced
approach that has the potential to reduce the cost of high thermal conductivity C-C composites
to less than $100/lb. The P.I. and MER Corporation have extensive experience in the area of C-C
composites providing a solid base to achieve the objectives of this project.
Potential Commercial Applications:
include heat sinks, automotive brakes, and pistons in
IC engines.
Name and Address of Offeror:
Materials & Electrochemical Research (MER) Corporation
7960 South Kolb
Tucson, Arizona 85706
Small Business Innovation Research Program (SBIR) &
Small Business Technology Transfer Program (STTR) Programs
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National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)
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Updated: Feb. 7, 1996