SERDP and ESTCP efforts have encompassed a range of issues related to Cr(VI). The major areas of research and demonstrations include the following:

• Fundamental Mechanisms of Corrosion Inhibition
• Alternatives to Chromate Conversion Coatings and Pretreatments
• Alternatives to Chromated Primers
• Alternatives to Adhesive Bond Primers and Sealants
• Development of Complete Cr(VI)-Free Coatings Systems
• Alternatives to Chromated Surface Treatments on Magnesium Alloys
• Alternatives to Hard Chrome Plating
• Coating Removal Technologies to Reduce Exposure to Cr(VI)
• Non-Destructive Inspection Techniques for Reduced Maintenance on Cr(VI)-Containing Coatings
• Development of Accelerated Corrosion Test Protocols for Qualification of Cr(VI) Alternatives
• Reducing Cr(VI) Emissions from Welding Operations

Fundamental Mechanisms of Corrosion Inhibition

Critical Factors for the Transition from Chromate to Chromate-Free Corrosion Protection
Lead Organization: The Ohio State University
Project Status: Completed 2005
 

Mechanisms of Military Coatings Degradation 
Lead Organization: U.S. Army Research Laboratory
Project Status: Completed 2003
 

Corrosion Protection Mechanisms of Rare-Earth Compounds Based on Cerium and Praseodymium 
Lead Organization: Missouri University of Science and Technology
Project Status: Active
 

Morphology and Mechanism of Benign Inhibitors
Lead Organization: University of Cincinnati
Project Status: Active
 

Scientific Understanding of Non-Chromated Corrosion Inhibitors Function 
Lead Organization: The Ohio State University
Project Status: Active
 

Scientific Understanding of the Mechanisms of Non-Chromate Corrosion Inhibitors
Lead Organization: Southwest Research Institute
Project Status: Active
 

Alternatives to Chromate Conversion Coatings and Pretreatments

Novel Conductive Polymers as Environmentally Compliant Coatings for Corrosion Protection 
Lead Organization: Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR)
Project Status: Completed 2006
 

Wash Primer Replacement Based on the Superprimer Technology 
Lead Organization: ECOSIL Technologies LLC
Project Status: Active
 

Environmentally Friendly Zirconium Oxide Pretreatment 
Lead Organization: PPG Industries Inc.
Project Status: Active
 

Demonstration and Validation of Non-Chromate Aluminum Pretreatments
Lead Organization: Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR)
Project Status: Active
 

Validation of Novel Electroactive Polymers as Environmentally Compliant Coatings for Replacement of Hexavalent Chromium Pretreatments 
Lead Organization: Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR)
Project Status: Active 
 

Alternatives to Chromated Primers

Joint DoD Demonstration and Validation of Magnesium Rich Primer Coating Technology 
Lead Organization: Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR)
Project Status: Active
 

Validation/Demonstration of Anti-Corrosion Inhibitor Primer Formulations as Replacements for Hexavalent Chromium Military Primer Coatings 
Lead Organization: Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR)
Project Status: Active
 

Electrocoat Process for Non-Chromate Primers in DoD Manufacturing
Lead Organization: Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR)
Project Status: Active
 

Comprehensive Evaluation and Transition of Non-Chromated Paint Primers 
Lead Organization: Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR)
Project Status: FY11 New Start
 

Alternatives to Adhesive Bond Primers and Sealants

Sol-Gel Technology for Low VOC, Non-Chromated Adhesive and Sealant Applications
Lead Organization: Air Force Research Laboratory
Project Status: Completed 2001
 

Understanding Corrosion Protection Requirements for Adhesive Bond Primers
Lead Organization: Naval Air Warfare Center
Project Status: FY11 New Start
 

Demonstration/Validation of Sol-Gel Surface Preparation for Metal Adhesive Bonding
Lead Organization: Air Force Research Laboratory
Project Status: Completed 2008
 

Demonstration/Validation of High Performance Corrosion Preventative Compound (CPC) for Interior Aircraft Applications 
Lead Organization: Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR)
Project Status: Active
 

Development of Complete Cr(VI)-Free Coatings Systems

Chromium Free Application System for DoD Applications 
Lead Organization: ECOSIL Technologies LLC
Project Status: Completed 2008
 

Zeolite Conductive Polymer Coating System for Corrosion Control to Eliminate Hexavalent Chromium from DoD Applications
Lead Organization: University of California, Riverside
Project Status: Completed 2011
 

Corrosion Finishing/Coating Systems for DoD Metallic Substrates Based on Non-Chromate Inhibitors and UV Curable, Zero Valent Materials
Lead Organization: Missouri University of Science and Technology
Project Status: Completed 2010
 

UV Curable Non-Chrome Primer and Advanced Topcoat System
Lead Organization: QinetiQ North America
Project Status: Active
 

Non-Chromate/No-VOC Coating System for DoD Applications 
Lead Organization: U.S. Army Research Laboratory
Project Status: Completed 2009
 

Non-Chromate, ZVOC Coatings for Steel Substrates on Army and Navy Aircraft and Ground Vehicles
Lead Organization: U.S. Army Research Laboratory
Project Status: Active
 

Alternatives to Chromated Surface Treatments on Magnesium Alloys

Supersonic Particle Deposition for Repair of Magnesium Components 
Lead Organization: U.S. Army Research Laboratory
Project Status: Active
 

Alternatives to Hard Chrome Plating

Electro-Spark Deposited Coatings for Replacement of Chrome Electroplating 
Lead Organization: Industrial Ecology Center
Project Status: Completed 2005
 

Clean Dry-Coating Technology for ID Chrome Replacement
Lead Organization: Naval Research Laboratory
Project Status: Completed 2006
 

Electroformed Nanocrystalline Coatings: An Advanced Alternative to Hard Chrome Electroplating
Lead Organization: Babcock & Wilcox - Integran
Project Status: Completed 2003
 

Investigation of Chemically Vapor Deposited Tantalum for Medium Caliber Gun Barrel Protection
Lead Organization: New Jersey Institute of Technology
Project Status: Completed 2008
 

Chromium Elimination in Medium Caliber Gun Barrels 
Lead Organization: U.S. Army Benet Laboratories
Project Status: Active
 

Replacement of Chromium Electroplating on Aircraft Landing Gear Using HVOF Thermal Spray Coatings
Lead Organization: Naval Research Laboratory  
Project Status: Completed 2010
 

Replacement of Chromium Electroplating on Gas Turbine Engine (GTE) Components Using Advanced Thermal Spray Technologies
Lead Organization: Naval Research Laboratory
Project Status: Completed 2006
 

Replacement of Chromium Electroplating on Hydraulic Actuators Using HVOF Thermal Spray Technology
Lead Organization: Naval Research Laboratory
Project Status: Completed 2007
 

Replacement of Chromium Electroplating on Helicopter Dynamic Components Using HVOF Thermal Spray Technology 
Lead Organization: Naval Research Laboratory
Project Status: Completed 2009
 

Electrospark Deposition for Depot- and Field-Level Component Repair and Replacement of Hard Chromium Plating
Lead Organization: Naval Research Laboratory
Project Status: Completed 2006
 

Nanocrystalline Cobalt Alloy Plating for Replacement of Hard Chrome and Thin Dense Chrome (TDC) on Internal Surfaces
Lead Organization: Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) Fleet Readiness Center Southeast
Project Status: Active
 

Industrial Implementation of Environmentally Friendly Nanometal Electroplating Process for Chromium and Cadmium Replacement Using Low Cost Pulse Current Power Supplies 
Lead Organization: Integran Technologies, Inc.
Project Status: Active
 

Electrodeposition of Nanocrystalline Co-P Coatings as a Hard Chrome Alternative
Lead Organization: Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) Fleet Readiness Center Southeast
Project Status: Active
 

Chromium Elimination and Cannon Life Extension 
Lead Organization: Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) Fleet Readiness Center Southeast
Project Status: FY11 New Start 
 

Coating Removal Technologies to Reduce Exposure to Cr(VI)

Atmospheric Plasma Depainting 
Lead Organization: North Carolina State University
Project Status: Active
 

Portable Laser Coating Removal System (PLCRS) 
Lead Organization: Air Force Materiel Command
Project Status: Completed 2005
 

Robotic Laser Coating Removal System (RLCRS) 
Lead Organization: U.S. Air Force, Tinker AFB
Project Status: Completed 2008
 

Non-Destructive Inspection Techniques for Reduced Maintenance on Cr(VI)-Containing Coatings

Development of Innovative Nondestruction Evaluation Technologies for the Inspection of Cracking and Corrosion Under Coatings
Lead Organization: Naval Surface Warfare Center, Carderock
Project Status: Completed 2001
 

Nondestructive Testing of Corrosion Under Coatings 
Lead Organization: Northrop Grumman Corporation
Project Status: Completed 2004
 

Environmentally Acceptable Alternatives for Non-Destructive Inspection with Fluorescent Penetrant Dyes
Lead Organization: METSS Corporation
Project Status: Completed 2003
 

Scale-Up, Environmentally Friendly Non-Destructive Inspection for Corrosion Inspection Through Coatings (IR2NDI)
Lead Organization: Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) Fleet Readiness Center Southeast
Project Status: Completed 2008
 

Development of Accelerated Corrosion Test Protocols for Qualification of Cr(VI) Alternatives

Accelerated Dynamic Corrosion Test Method Development
Lead Organization: Southwest Research Institute
Project Status: Active
 

Dynamic Multivariate Accelerated Corrosion Test Protocol 
Lead Organization: Air Force Research Laboratory Materials Integrity Branch (AFRL/RXSA)
Project Status: Active 
 

Reducing Cr(VI) Emissions from Welding Operations

Novel Approach for Welding Stainless Steel Using Chromium-Free Consumables 
Lead Organization: The Ohio State University
Project Status: Completed 2004
 

Development of Chrome-Free Welding Consumables for Stainless Steels
Lead Organization: The Ohio State University
Project Status: Completed 2009
 

Field-Testing Pulsed Power Inverters in Welding Operations to Control Heavy Metal Emissions
Lead Organization: Naval Facilities Engineering Command (NAVFAC)
Project Status: Active
 

Innovative Welding Technologies to Control Hazardous Air Pollutant Emissions
Lead Organization: Naval Facilities Engineering Command (NAVFAC)
Project Status: Active