RESEARCH ON THERMAL BEHAVIOR OF POLYCRYSTALLINE INORGANIC MATERIALS.

Abstract

Graphite and kaolin, when used individually, have favorable properties for specific applications, but neither one of them could be considered entirely satisfactory for a heat shield able to withstand high heat fluxes. However, in this investigation, the feasibility and versatility of graphite dispersed in a kaolin matrix for use as an ablative heat shield was partially established. The evaluation of the usefulness was based on the durability of the composite, as well as a comparison against the individual starting materials. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Oct 01, 1962
Accession Number
AD0637148

Entities

People

  • Alan Potter
  • Julian H. Lauchner

Organizations

  • Mississippi State University

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Composite Materials
  • Graphitic Materials
  • Heat Flux
  • Heat Shields
  • Inorganic Materials
  • Materials
  • Polycrystals
  • Resilience
  • Test And Evaluation

Readers

  • Geotechnical Engineering.
  • Materials Science and Engineering.
  • Systems Analysis and Design