STRENGTHENING OF CHROMIUM-MAGNESIA COMPOSITES

Abstract

The work accomplished during the second bi-monthly period of a program aimed at strengthening chromium-ceramic composites by alloying is described. The notch tensile properties of Chrome 30 were previously evaluated at several stress concentration levels. Extrusions were prepared for evaluation of several compositional and processing variables aimed at improving ductility prior to initiation of the alloying study. The impact and tensile properties exhibited by these extrusions have now been determined and are reported herein. Pertinent chemical analyses are also reported. The best improvements were obtained by reducing the magnesia content. The compound containing three weight percent magnesia exhibited 45% tensile elongation at room temperature. It was decided that these results warranted further study before starting the alloy phase of this program. Four billets representing other low magnesia percentages have been prepared for this purpose.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
May 31, 1963
Accession Number
AD0408636

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  • G. C. Reed

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Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Ceramic Matrix Composites
  • Chemical Analysis
  • Composite Materials
  • Dispersions
  • Heat Treatment
  • Materials
  • Materials Science
  • Nuclear Materials
  • Ordnance Laboratories
  • Resistance
  • Stress Relieving
  • Tensile Properties
  • Test And Evaluation
  • Transition Temperature
  • Transitions
  • United States

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  • Materials science

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