The Technology
Environments containing highly corrosive acidic and halogen-containing media, including hydrogen chloride (HCl), hydrogen bromide (HBr), chlorine, and bromine gases require today using high performance and expensive super alloys such as Inconel.
The protected technology introduces a robust and cost-effective surface protection for AISI 316L stainless steel components operating in highly aggressive chemical environments.
The developed process is based on Atomic Layer Deposition (ALD), an advanced thin-film technology enabling the formation of extremely uniform, conformal, and defect-free protective coatings with nanometer-scale thickness control. Unlike conventional coating methods, the ALD approach produces dense pinhole-free surface layers capable of covering complex geometries and internal surfaces while maintaining excellent adhesion and mechanical stability.
. the chemically stable surface film exhibits very high resistance to corrosion, pitting, and surface degradation under acidic conditions. The film is characterized by a strong adhesion of the coating to electropolished AISI 316L stainless steel surfaces. In addition to chemical stability, the developed ALD coatings demonstrates enhanced mechanical performance, including improved hardness and surface durability. The technology also satisfied strict cleanliness requirements for ultra-high-purity applications, with no detectable particle release.
Advantages
- Chemically stable surface – high resistance to corrosion, pitting and degradation under acidic conditions
- Strong adhesion to AISI 316L
- Mechanical durability
- Strict cleanliness requirements for ultra-high-purity applications
Applications and Opportunities
- Semi-conductor manufacturing equipment
- Medical devices
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