Public reporting burden for this collection of information is estimated to average 1 hour per response, including the time for reviewing instructions, searching existing data sources, gathering and maintaining the data needed, and completing and reviewing this collection of information. Send comments regarding this burden estimate or any other aspect of this collection of information, including suggestions for reducing this burden to Department of Defense, Washington Headquarters Services, Directorate for Information SPONSORING / MONITORING AGENCY NAME(S) AND ADDRESS(ES) 10. SPONSOR/MONITOR'S ACRONYM(S) †Air Force Research Laboratory3550 Aberdeen Ave SE Kirtland AFB, NM 87117-5776 SPONSOR/MONITOR'S REPORT NUMBER(S) DISTRIBUTION / AVAILABILITY STATEMENTApproved for public release; distribution is unlimited. SUPPLEMENTARY NOTESSubmitted for publication in International Thermal Spray Conf., 15 May 05, Seattle, WA Government Purpose Rights ABSTRACTThe exceptional properties of beryllium (Be) including low density and high elastic modulus, make it the materials of choice in many defense and aerospace applications. However, health hazards associated with Be material handling limit the applications that are suited for beryllium use. Innovative solutions that enable continued use of Be in critical applications while addressing worker health concerns are highly desirable. Plasma Transferred Arc solid freeform fabrication is being evaluated as a Be fabrication technique for civilian and military space based components. Initial experiments producing beryllium deposits are reported here. Deposit shape, microstructure and mechanical properties are reported. SUBJECT TERMS AbstractThe exceptional properties of beryllium (Be) including low density and high elastic modulus, make it the materials of choice in many defense and aerospace applications. However, health hazards associated with Be material handling limit the applications that are suited for beryllium use. Innovative solutions that enable continued use of Be in critical applications while addressing worker health concerns are highly desirable. Plasma Transferred Arc solid freeform fabrication is being evaluated as a Be fabrication technique for civilian and military space based components. Initial experiments producing beryllium deposits are reported here. Deposit shape, microstructure and mechanical properties are reported.
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