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Corrosion-resistant alloys for naval aviation: on November 8-9, 2006, the Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) conducted a government-industry workshop on the development of corrosion-resistant alloys. This is the first of four articles about the workshop in this special section on Corrosion.(NAVAIR CORROSION WORKSHOP)(Cover story)
Advanced Materials & Processes, March, 2007 by Frazier, William E.
The workshop was aligned with the Naval Aviation Enterprise Science and Technology Strategic Plan, and in support of the Command's Fleet driven metric, Aircraft Ready For Tasking at Reduced Cost. The workshop focused on three classes of lightweight structural aerospace alloys: aluminum, ultra high strength steel, and cast magnesium.
It provided a forum for experts from NAE, DoD, industry, and academia to share their views and recommendations. The principal goal was to identify potential science and technology approaches for the development of corrosion-resistant alloys. Over 75 national and international experts registered to participate, including representatives from the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, and South Korea. Participants included...
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