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RTM development steps in Karlsruhe
1958 Neutron Activation in a Nuclear Reactor
Complete part is radioactive.
Some metals can be activated.
High effort for radiation protection.
Accuracy: µg, µm.
1964 Thin Layer Activation Using Ion Accelerators (TLA)
Active depth of 20 µm to 2 mm in the wear zone.
Metalls, alloys, some ceramic materials can be activated.
Low effort for radiation protection.
Accuracy: sub-µg, sub-µm.
2008 Ultra Thin Layer Activation UTLA
Active depth of some µm.
Most of polymer and ceramic materials can be activated (DLC, PTFE, PEEK,...)
Licence unnecessary.
Accuracy: ng, nm.