Development of Mullite Fibers for High-Temperature Structural Applications
Abstract
Inviscid Melt Spinning (IMS) has been shown to be appropriate for the production of mullite fibers. The formation of novel mullite fiber and the optimum processing conditions required to produce the fiber are described in two archival journal publications by Zhijun Xiao and the principal investigator. The development of a novel crucible design that was used to eliminate volatilization of SiO2 from the mullite melt and a corresponding change in melt composition is also described in a publication and a provisional patent. Dr. Haoyue Zhang developed models and techniques for the characterization of crystallization kinetic parameters in these types of ceramic materials. The large-scaled production of mullite fiber and evaluation of the high-temperature properties of the fiber are the goals of future work. Work remains to be done in order to determine the suitability of IMS mullite fibers for high temperature structural composites.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- May 31, 2000
- Accession Number
- ADA378939
Entities
People
- Brian S. Mitchell
Organizations
- Tulane University of Louisiana