Fighter jets, silicon chips and plumbing fixtures all share one thing in common: NASA surface-coating technologies. Originally used in aerospace vehicles and equipment, an affordable polished brass finish is available in a line of plumbing fixtures that resist deterioration through normal wear and tear, cleaning, salt, and humidity.
Not all materials and electronics can survive the trip to space and operate in that harsh environment. Temperature extremes, cosmic and solar radiation, and even corrosive gases in Earth's upper atmosphere can damage the surfaces and interiors of spacecraft. NASA has spent decades studying how to choose and design high-performance materials and electronics in order to meet mission requirements.
Learn more about how NASA helped develop technology that impacts polished brass finish within your home's bathroom environment!