Environmentally Acceptable Conversion Coating for Un-Coated Aluminum Alloys Navy SBIR FY2011.2 Sol No.: Navy SBIR FY2011.2 Topic No.: N112-136 Topic Title: Environmentally Acceptable Conversion Coating for Un-Coated Aluminum Alloys Proposal No.: N112-136-0690 Firm: Utility Development Corporation 112 Naylon Avenue Livingston, New Jersey 07039 Contact: Radha Agarwal Phone: (973) 994-4334 Web Site: udccorp.com Abstract: The objective will be to develop and evaluate an advanced, environmentally acceptable, anticorrosion coating that will be inexpensively applied to un-coated, marine-grade, aluminum alloys. We will develop and evaluate a single component, zero volatile organic compound (VOC's) coating which has performance suitable for the exterior surfaces of military land and amphibious equipment. UDC will demonstrate the feasibility of our approach to develop a coating system for un-coated, marine-grade, 5000 series aluminum alloys that will retard corrosion and staining while providing LSA properties. UDC will prove the feasibility of formulating coatings which demonstrate the appropriate mechanical, chemical, and rheological properties at a dry film thickness of about 0.6 to 0.9 mils. The coated substrates will be tested for bond strength, corrosion resistance, LSA and outdoor weathering. A final report with results and conclusions will be submitted at the end of Phase I program. Benefits: The proposed anti-corrosion coating will be applicable to all marine applications for aluminum alloys including: Boats & Craft; Masts, booms, and other topside hardware; Aluminum decking and structures used in a seacoast environment. This technology will be used for commercial aviation, as well as for commercial steel and aluminum structures. Return