Development of Nonmetallic Fibrous Materials for Protection of Personnel from High Intensity Thermal Radiation

Abstract

The report details the technical development performed to select an inorganic oxide reflective coating which, when combined with a reinforcing fabric and insulative backing, can replace aluminized glass for thermal radiation shielding. Magnesium oxide, lanthanum oxide, and titanium dioxide were evaluated as reflectants. Glass and Nomex fibers and fabrics of various weaves were studied. Silicone rubber compounds were developed and modified to yield the proper degree of insulation. The early stages of the program centered on coating fibers and weaving them into suitably reflective materials.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Nov 01, 1968
Accession Number
AD0854920

Entities

People

  • Richard J. Shernit

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Advanced Electronics
  • Counter WMD
  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Human Systems
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Aircrafts
  • Coatings
  • Composite Materials
  • Fabrication
  • Glass Fibers
  • Heat Energy
  • Heat Transfer
  • Materials
  • Materials Laboratories
  • Materials Testing
  • Measurement
  • Physical Properties
  • Radiation Resistance
  • Solar Spectrum
  • Thermal Conductivity
  • Titanium Dioxide

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Materials Science
  • Reinforced Composite Materials
  • Spectroscopy.

Technology Areas

  • Microelectronics