Exploratory Development of High Strength, High Modulus Multi-Filament Aluminum Oxide Fibers.

Abstract

A unique process for producing inorganic fibers, which utilizes commercial rayon spinning equipment with large volume capacities, was further explored as a means of continuously producing high tensile strength, high modulus of elasticity alumina fibers. Variables such a firing rate, temperature, atmosphere, fiber size, tension, and doping were explored. None of the variables studied led to significant improvement in strength over the previous best values. (Author, modified-PL).

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 1969
Accession Number
AD0847905

Entities

People

  • J. A. Robertson

Organizations

  • FMC Corporation

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aluminum
  • Aluminum Oxides
  • Atmospheres
  • Elastic Properties
  • Filaments
  • Firing Rate
  • Mechanical Properties
  • Modulus Of Elasticity
  • Oxides
  • Physical Properties
  • Tensile Strength

Readers

  • Reinforced Composite Materials
  • Surface Engineering/Surface Coating Technology.