Effects of Thermal and Environmental Exposure on the Mechanical Properties of Graphite/Polyimide Composites.
Abstract
Composites were exposed in circulating and static air environments up to 589 K (600 deg F) for a maximum of 1000 hours. Composites of HT-S, HM-S, Thornel 50S, and Fortafil 5-Y fiber and a new addition type polyimide resin were laminated in a matched-die mold. Flexural strength, flexural modulus, and interlaminar shear strengths were determined at 297, 533, and 598 K (75 deg, 500 deg , and 600 deg F) after various durations of exposure. Composite and fiber weight loss characteristics were determined by isothermal gravimetric analysis in air. Properties of composites exposed and tested at the environment temperatures are compared with those determined under short-term exposure. A new short beam interlaminar shear fixture is described. Environmental effects of long-term (up to 1 year) ambient temperature exposure on the elevated temperature mechanical properties of graphite/polyimide composites are presented.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Dec 01, 1971
- Accession Number
- ADA309271
Entities
People
- M. P. Hanson
- T. T. Serafini
Organizations
- Glenn Research Center