CERAMIC SYSTEMS FOR MISSILE STRUCTURAL APPLICATIONS

Abstract

Techniques for flame glazing (surface melting) slip-cast fused silica were successfully developed using an oxyacetylene flame. A high degree of parameter flexibility was obtained with this flame. Requirements for producing strong dense ceramic-wood fiber felts using modified paper making techniques were determined on 1: 2: 2 wood fiber, alumina clay compositions. Highly dispersed and/or fibrillose fibers, a solid con tents no greater than 2 wt.-% and a flocculating system were found necessary. Indications were that type of clay used affected drain time but had little effect on green density of felts. Strong alumina-clay compacts of 50 to 60 lb/cu ft fired density were obtained. Linear shrinkage was 11 to 12% however, this should decrease with decreasing clay content.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jul 31, 1963
Accession Number
AD0415399

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