Review of Polyarylacetylene Matrices for Thin-Walled Composites

Abstract

Polyarylacetylenes (PAAs) have been successfully employed over the past fifteen years as matrices in the fabrication of thin wall carbon-carbon composites. Because of the proprietary nature of the early polymer, its exact composition was not known. Recent interest in high performance thermal protection systems prompted a detailed reinvestigation of these materials. A brief review of the chemistry of the PAAs involved is discussed in light of our current experiences. The studies reaffirm our belief that these resins are prime candidates for carbon-carbon matrices and offer advantages in fabricability over currently used resins. (AW)

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 25, 1989
Accession Number
ADA214921

Entities

People

  • C. A. Gaulin
  • R. W. Kobayashi
  • W. T. Barry

Organizations

  • The Aerospace Corporation

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Space

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Carbon Carbon Composites
  • Carbon Fibers
  • Chemistry
  • Composite Material Fabrication
  • Composite Materials
  • Fabrication
  • Fibers
  • Materials
  • Materials Processing
  • Materials Science
  • Mechanical Properties
  • Polymers
  • Thin Walls
  • Walls

Fields of Study

  • Materials science

Readers

  • Reinforced Composite Materials
  • Systems Analysis and Design