1. MATERIALS SCIENCE MEEN-3344 Anthony Gavlik

2. INHANCE TiC A Filler for Polymer Alloys

3. What exactly is INHANCE TiC? Titanium Carbide particles with treatments to increase their adhesion. One of the hardest and most abrasion resistant materials known. Excellent metal or ceramic filler substitute. Light-weight.

4. INHANCE TiC Applications: A. Coatings, adhesives, & sealants B. Polyurethane products C. Nitrile rubber products D. Rigid PVC goods E. Abrasion resistant molded parts using TiC Polymer alloys

5. Correlated Uses of INHANCE TiC: A. Industrial floor coatings B. Cast urethanes C. O-rings, Seals, Shoe soles D. Pipe, fittings E. Bearings, Mechanical Seals, Pump impellers INHANCE TiC is commonly used in oil sucker rods due to its resistance to abrasion

6. Physical Properties of INHANCE TiC compared to typical Polyethylene 1.54 X tensile strength 822% greater abrasion resistance 1.07 X flexural strength 91% less elongation Coefficient of Thermal Expansion is about 59% of a typical alloy steel

7. Versatility…Substitute for various materials Metals - “Filled or alloyed plastics are increasingly replacing mechanical components and machinery-parts made from steel and metal alloys.” Plastics - “These new abrasion-resistant plastics have potential wear-life ratios better than 4X over unalloyed versions.”

8. References: CREATING DISTINCTIVE GRADES OF ABRASION- RESISTANT PLASTICS www.inhanceproducts.com/Technical_Literature/grades.htm APPLICATION GUIDES www.inhanceproducts.com/index.html#911_anchor www.inhanceproducts.com/index.html#911_anchor INHANCE TECHNOLOGY www.inhanceproducts.com/technology.html