Characterization of Advanced Solid Rocket Nozzle Materials

Abstract

A program is presented for the characterization of advanced carbon- carbon and pyrolytic graphite materials for solid rocket nozzle application. The various elements of the program are examined, and techniques for measuring individual elements are discussed. Particular attention is directed toward several unique techniques that have been developed especially for this program. Data are presented that show the relationship of material properties and microstructural characteristics to fabrication processing conditions. The use of key properties characterization to fingerprint carbon-carbon and pyrolytic graphite materials within their generic families is postulated.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Dec 18, 1975
Accession Number
ADA020041

Entities

People

  • Jay G. Baetz

Organizations

  • The Aerospace Corporation

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Carbon Carbon Composites
  • Fibers
  • Gas Turbine Nozzles
  • Graphitic Materials
  • Materials
  • Mechanical Properties
  • Mechanics
  • Microstructure
  • Nozzles
  • Porosity
  • Residual Stress
  • Rocket Engines
  • Rocket Nozzles
  • Rockets
  • Stresses
  • Thermal Expansion

Readers

  • Reinforced Composite Materials
  • Rocket Propulsion.
  • Theoretical Analysis.