BERYLLIUM AS A TECHNOLOGICAL MATERIAL.

Abstract

The mechanical behavior of beryllium as a technological material is reviewed. The potential of beryllium in aerospace structures, in aircraft gas turbines, and in aircraft brakes is briefly discussed. The present state of our understanding of the mechanical behavior of single and polycrystals of beryllium in relationship to the other CPH metals and in terms of dislocation theory is presented. Possible means for improving the low temperature ductility of beryllium are discussed. The role of texture in wrought beryllium products is discussed and also the relationship of the hot shortness of beryllium to the forging problem. Finally, the role of surface defects is considered. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Nov 01, 1965
Accession Number
AD0477776

Entities

People

  • H. Conrad
  • I. Perlmutter

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aircrafts
  • Airframes
  • Beryllium
  • Dislocations
  • Ductility
  • Gas Turbines
  • Low Temperature
  • Materials
  • Mechanical Structure
  • Metals
  • Polycrystals
  • Turbines

Readers

  • Combustion science or combustion engineering.
  • Materials Science (Mechanical Engineering).
  • Theoretical Analysis.

Technology Areas

  • Space