POLYMER DEGRADATION MODELING As part of the US Government emphasis on transferring national laboratory developed technology, Sandia National Laboratories seeks industrial partners in further developing this technology. Sandia National Laboratories is developing a suite of computational methods for modeling polymeric materials and the interfaces of polymers with other materials. One of Sandia's primary goals is to gain a greater understanding of the chemistry of polymer degradation and materials failure. Problems of interest include oxidation of bulk polymers, with a resultant change in mechanical properties; slow chemical changes at polymer/metal interfaces; and crack propagation in polymeric fibers. The techniques being developed will draw on Sandia's extensive computational and experimental background in this area. We are soliciting industrial partners to jointly develop and test these methods. We are especially interested in partnering with companies having experience in materials characterization that can complement our in-house capabilities. Sandia is committed to developing industrial partnerships through a number of mechanisms including licensing of intellectual property, cooperative research and development agreements (CRADA's) and small business assistance programs. Industrial partners interested in more information regarding this technology should send a written request to Ms. Kay Carter at Sandia National Laboratories, P.O. Box 5800, MS 1380, Albuquerque, NM 87185. Fax (505) 271-7867. For technical information please contact Dr. Richard Judson, Sandia National Laboratories, P.O. Box 969 MS 9214, Livermore, CA 94551-0969. Phone (510) 294-1438. Deadline for responses is May 1, 1995.

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