THERMAL AND MECHANICAL TESTING OF FOAM ALUMINA AND FOAM ZIRCONIA

Abstract

A test program was conducted on alumina foam and zirconia foam to determine the possibility of using these materials as insulating panels for high temperature applications. The test temperatures in this program were limited to 3500 F. The mechanical properties determined were crushing strength at room temperature and modulus of rupture at room temperature, at 1500, and 2500 F. Thermal tests conducted were thermal conductivity and thermal exposure. The alumina foam had a nominal density of 37 lb/cu ft and the zirconia foam of 45 lb/cu ft.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 01, 1962
Accession Number
AD0276983

Entities

People

  • D. J. Powers

Organizations

  • Bell Aircraft Corporation

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Advanced Electronics

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Ceramic Materials
  • Conductivity
  • Contracts
  • Deflection
  • Government Procurement
  • Governments
  • High Temperature
  • Materials
  • Measurement
  • Mechanical Properties
  • Silicon Carbide
  • Surface Temperature
  • Test Equipment
  • Test Fixtures
  • Test Sets
  • Thermal Conductivity
  • Thermocouples

Fields of Study

  • Materials science

Readers

  • Mechanical Engineering/Mechanics of Materials.
  • Reinforced Composite Materials
  • Thermal Physics or Thermal Science.

Technology Areas

  • Microelectronics