FEASIBILITY OF FORMING REFRACTORY FIBERS BY A CONTINUOUS PROCESS.

Abstract

Methods for continuous formation of refractory fibers, or whiskers, by vapor phase growth are under investigation. The vapor phase processes are: (1) aluminum halide oxidation and (2) aluminum oxide reduction and recrystallization. Preliminary experimentation with the halide system at temperatures around 1200 C indicates that in order to obtain continuous fiber production, it is essential to (1) control the super-saturation, (2) control the temperature, and (3) probably provide suitable nuclei for crystal growth. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Nov 25, 1963
Accession Number
AD0432388

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  • William B. Campbell

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  • Materials and Manufacturing Processes

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aluminum
  • Aluminum Oxides
  • Critical Temperature
  • Crystal Growth
  • Crystals
  • Glass Transition Temperature
  • Oxidation
  • Oxides
  • Phase
  • Production
  • Recrystallization
  • Saturation
  • Transition Temperature
  • Vapor Phases

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  • Materials Science and Engineering.
  • Reinforced Composite Materials
  • Systems Analysis and Design