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Plasma Spheroidization of Nitride Powders

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The Plasma Spheroidization of Nitride Powders subcontract, issued by the NASA SBIR/STTR Program, focuses on the optimization and scaling of plasma processing techniques. The primary objective is to produce spherical uranium nitride powder particles characterized by enhanced flowability and a reduction in satellite formation. This technical scope includes critical quality control measures such as feedstock screening and the removal of fine particles to ensure material consistency. This opportunity is designated as a Total Small Business Set-Aside under the SBIR/STTR mandate, specifically for firms with fewer than 500 employees. The work is categorized under NAICS code 331492 and is slated for performance in Cleveland, Ohio. Interested parties can find further details through the NASA TechPort portal.

General Info

NASA SBIR subcontract for optimizing spherical uranium nitride powder production in Cleveland, Ohio.

Agency

National Aeronautics and Space Administration → NASA SBIR/STTR Program

NAICS

331492 - Secondary Smelting, Refining, and Alloying of Nonferrous Metal (except Copper and Aluminum)

Place of Performance

Cleveland, AL, 44135, USA

Set-Aside

SBA

Documents

This scope was carved out of NASA-SBIR-103014.

The full solicitation package (1 document), including the RFP, is on the prime solicitation, not on this scope.

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Refractory Metal Coated Uranium Nitride Fuel for Nuclear Thermal Propulsion

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PostedAug 20

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AgencyNational Aeronautics and Space Administration → NASA SBIR/STTR Program

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Optimize and scale plasma processing to produce spherical uranium nitride (UN) powder particles with improved flowability and minimal satellite formation, including feedstock screening and fine particle removal.

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