Apps/Data centers & chips

Corrosion inhibitor for liquid-cooling loops

WhyCategoryData centers & chips
LevelMedium
UseKeep copper cold plates and steel pipes in glycol cooling loops from corroding and leaking over servers
WhatAtomsCopper surface 200–500 + inhibitor + glycol and water. Cu Fe C H O N S
BuildTestingEasy Corrosion coupons + electrochemical tests, weeks
FundingCompute ~$80 · Make ~$5–15k · Test ~$10–30k · Other ~$10k patent
TimeMake 2–4 wks · Test 4–8 wks · Total ~2–3 months
HowContact us for the design specs and build plan →
DemoInhibitor forms a layer on copper; water can’t reach the metal
CompetitionInhibited glycol fluids with azoles, nitrite and molybdate packages (Dow DOWFROST, Nalco Water)
BusinessBuyersCoolant makers, Vertiv, CDU makers
RevenueHigh License to coolant makers. ~$1–5M/yr
Tolyltriazole on copper, today’s standard inhibitor (orange = Cu)