Pyrolytic Graphite Coated Throat Inserts
Abstract
A review is presented of efforts to develop and demonstrate pyrolytic graphite coated throat inserts in solid propellant rocket nozzles. Discussion of modification attempts such as SiC, HfC and ZrC additions and chemically graded coatings is included. Selected test results on thermal expansion and erosion rates are provided.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Aug 01, 1974
- Accession Number
- AD0783849
Entities
People
- William F. Payne
Organizations
- Air Force Research Laboratory