METALS AND ALLOYS FOR CRYOGENIC APPLICATIONS - A REVIEW

Abstract

An up-to-data review of metals and alloys suitable for cryogenic aerospace structural applications has been made. The mechanical properties of austenitic stainless steels, other steels, aluminum alloys, titanium alloys, nickel alloys and cobalt alloys from +78 to -423 F are presented, including tensile and yield strengths, elongation and notch/tensile ratios. Mechanical properties of weldments are also presented. The question of notch toughness and the notch acuity factor is discussed with respect to low temperature tensile testing. Compatibility with the liquid gases is discussed and alloys most suitable for containing liquid oxygen and hydrogen in aerospace vehicles are recommended.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 20, 1964
Accession Number
AD0429244

Entities

People

  • E. G. Kendall

Organizations

  • The Aerospace Corporation

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Space
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aerospace Craft
  • Air Force
  • Chemistry
  • Heat Energy
  • Intercontinental Ballistic Missiles
  • Jet Propulsion
  • Liquid Hydrogen
  • Materials
  • Materials Science
  • Materials Testing
  • Mechanical Properties
  • Mechanical Working
  • Sheet Metal
  • Solid Solutions
  • Spacecraft
  • Tensile Properties
  • Tensile Strength

Fields of Study

  • Materials science

Readers

  • Metallurgy
  • Systems Analysis and Design

Technology Areas

  • Space