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HomeCVMR NewsSurface Engineering by the Carbonyl Process

Surface Engineering by the Carbonyl Process

Author: CVMR®
Date of publication: 19.09.2012
Reading time: 3 min.
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Surface Engineering by the Carbonyl Process

Problem:

The DoD spends tens of billions of dollars each year on corrosion & wear prevention and repair. Many technologies are employed for different alloys and environments. Several commonly used protection technologies have adverse environmental effects.

Solution:

The carbonyl process is a century old process by which certain transition elements can be extracted or removed by carbon monoxide gas at a particular temperature, or deposited on most substrates at another temperature. The process is 100% proven for nickel refining, as hundreds of millions of pounds of nickel are extracted from low value ores annually, and converted to pure nickel powder or pellets. Importantly, the carbonyl process has been demonstrated for fifteen transition elements including chromium, iron, cobalt, tungsten, rhenium, molybdenum, manganese and others. Furthermore, metal deposits can be alloyed with various metals and/or be doped with silicon or boron to dramatically improve wear resistance. This versatile technology has tremendous potential to reduce corrosion and wear on DoD components and systems.

Despite the proven nature of the process, it is virtually unused by the DoD. Pennsylvania based Concurrent Technologies Corporation (CTC) has partnered with Toronto based Chemical Vapour Metal Refining (CVMR), leaders in the carbonyl field, to transition carbonyl processing to the DoD.

Benefits:

The potential benefits to the DoD are significant and could be pervasive. Chromium can be deposited onto aluminum, steel and other substrates from carbonyl gas, thereby avoiding issues with hexavalent chromium. Iron-nickel alloys can be deposited to control surface electromagnetic properties. Tungsten or tungsten – rhenium (the two highest melting point metals) can be deposited on steel to reduce hot gas erosion corrosion, which may have utility in extending gun barrel life or the life of engine components. Many proprietary hard facing compounds have been developed by CVMR which could be used to reduce wear on DoD components.

For additional information, contact:
Dr. Joseph R. Pickens, Chief Scientist, CTC, (410) 340-3532, [email protected]

For PDF version click here.

Answers to your questions

  • What does CVMR do?

    CVMR refines metals using vapor metallurgy and produces high-purity powders and components for various industries.

  • What metals does CVMR work with?

    CVMR works with over 30 metals, including nickel, cobalt, lithium, rare earth elements, gold, silver, and copper.

  • Who uses CVMR’s products?

    CVMR’s products are used in aerospace, automotive, electronics, medical devices, energy storage, and defense.

  • What is vapor metallurgy?

    It’s a process where metals are vaporized and purified to produce ultra-pure materials with precise control.

  • Is CVMR eco-friendly?

    Yes, CVMR uses sustainable methods like recycling metals, reducing CO₂, and turning methane into graphene.

  • Where is CVMR located?

    CVMR is based in Toronto, Canada, and operates in over 20 countries globally.

  • Who are CVMR’s clients?

    Clients include Pratt & Whitney, U.S. Mint, Virgin Galactic, Barrick Gold, and the U.S. Department of Energy.

  • Does CVMR make battery materials?

    Yes, CVMR supplies lithium, nickel, cobalt, manganese, and vanadium for electric vehicle and storage batteries.

  • What is CVMR’s role in graphene?

    CVMR converts CO₂ and methane into high-quality graphene for electronics, energy, and advanced material use.

  • How do I contact CVMR?

    Visit https://cvmr.ca or email [email protected] for business inquiries and more information.

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