Lockheed Idaho Technologies Company, P.O. Box 1625, Idaho Falls, ID 83415-3521

A -- POWDER METALLURGY FOR INTERMETALLIC COMPOUNDS SOL Cbd0699 DUE 041199 POC Paul Grahovac WEB: Idaho National Engineering & Environmental Laboratory, http://www.inel.gov/procurement/litco/index.htm. E-MAIL: Paul Grahovac, pg2@inel.gov. A -- Powder metallurgy for intermetallic compounds. U. S. Patent Number 5,269,830. This is a potential technology development and licensing opportunity with Lockheed Martin Idaho Technologies Company (LMITCO), the prime operating contractor for the Department of Energy at the Idaho National Engineering and Environmental Laboratory (INEEL). Traditional methods for producing intermetallic compounds using powder metallurgy involve many processing steps and considerable expense. More recent advances must avoid swelling and porosity. This patented technology is designed to avoid the expense of traditional methods and improve performance over more recent systems. In general, intermetallic parts may be formed by powder metallurgy and exhibit improved structural or performance characteristics over parts formed of other materials or compounds. Iron aluminides based on Fe3Al and FeAl, for instance, are suitable for use in a variety of structural applications and for a variety of components. The combination oflow density, excellent oxidation and sulfidation resistance, and lack of strategic alloying elements makes these alloys particularly attractive. A variety of fabrication methods have been employed in the study of intermetallic compounds, and powder metallurgy processing is becoming increasingly important for obtaining desirable microstructures, improved properties, and near net shape manufacturing capabilities. LMITCO is seeking a written indication of interest from industry partners interested in funding a collaborative technology development project and or entering into a license agreement for the purpose of developing and commercializing this technology. License terms will include an up-front licensing fee and a running royalty based on a percentage of sales. This is not an opportunity to provide goods or services to LMITCO or the Department of Energy. This Request for Interest (RFI) will close to response 30 days after publication. Interested parties should send e-mail to pg2@inel.gov (Paul Grahovac, Account Executive, Technology Transfer Office, LMITCO). If you do not have e-mail access, send regular mail to Paul Grahovac, Account Executive, Technology Transfer Office, LMITCO, P. O. Box 1625, Idaho Falls, ID 83415-3805. Posted 03/10/99 (W-SN306969). (0069)

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