Space and Satellite Corrosion Protection

Corrosion protection in the space and satellite industry is crucial to prevent degradation of materials in extreme environments. Spacecraft and satellites encounter extremely challenging conditions, such as intense radiation, atomic oxygen, and rapid thermal cycling, all of which accelerate corrosion and material degradation. Effective corrosion protection ensures structural integrity, longevity, and functionality of components, instrumentation and other space infrastructure.

Space and satellite industry structures are designed to operate in highly aggressive and unforgiving environments, where even minor degradation can lead to mission failure or loss of functionality. Corrosion can weaken structural components, making them vulnerable to fractures, cracking, and complete structural failure over time. Satellites and spacecraft also carry vital electronic communication, navigation, imaging, and research equipment. Electronic Corrosion can lead to the failure of critical systems, such as antennas, sensors, solar panels, and propulsion units. Corrosion increases the chance of component fragmentation, leading to debris that contributes to the growing problem of space junk. Without robust corrosion protection, materials might degrade prematurely, shortening the lifespan of the equipment.

With proper corrosion protection, satellite components are less likely to deteriorate, lose functionality or break off, thereby reducing the risk of creating additional space debris and supporting sustainability in orbit. Corrosion-resistant materials and protective coatings like SuperCORR A help protect metal and electronic equipment against corrosion and help to minimize the risk of degradation, lowering the frequency and cost of maintenance. Corrosion protection is fundamental to space industry operations, preserving both the physical integrity of the space-based structures and the success of the missions they enable. This is especially vital as the industry moves toward more ambitious projects.

Specially Formulated Anti-Corrosive Inhibitors

The ultimate defence against corrosion

SuperCORR A contains extremely long-lasting, specially formulated and proprietary anti-corrosive inhibitors that provide a superior lubrication coefficient and protect components against moisture, wear, general and fretting corrosion, surface static electricity, corona, and other electro migration problems. Corrosion inhibitor for electronic switches, PCBs, contacts, connectors and other electronic and electrical parts.
SuperCORR A prevents the corrosive damage to electronics and other surfaces caused by exposure to the Sulfur dioxide (SO₂), Nitrogen dioxide (NO2), Hydrogen Sulfide (H₂S), Ammonia (NH3), Chlorine based gases (Cl2) based gases in Class III mixed gas tests as well as the thermal decomposition by product of HFC-227ea used in fire suppression systems, Hydrogen Fluoride (HF).
An ultra-thin film of SuperCORR A will not only prevent moisture from coming in to contact but will displace moisture that is there already.

Case Studies

Above: NASA Space satellite orbiting the earth

SuperCORR A is very effective at preventing corrosion of electronic and electrical equipment in demanding environments.
SuperCORR A provides superior lubrication coefficient and protection against moisture, wear, general and fretting corrosion, static electricity, corona, and other electro migration problems.

SERVICE AND SUPPORT

Customer service and technical support provided from qualified distributors worldwide. We can supply Safety Data Sheets, independent laboratory reports, product samples and further assistance. For more information or advice please contact us by telephone on +44 (0) 20 8281 6370 or use our contact form.

All corrosion protection products are supplied and supported by EnviroTech Europe Ltd. Manufactured in the United Kingdom and available on short delivery times through our dedicated team of distributors worldwide.

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