The Role of Concurrent Chemical and Physical Processes in Determining the Maximum Use Temperature of Thermosetting Polymers for Aerospace Applications

Abstract

Herein we report on our efforts to better determine the maximum use temperatures of thermosetting polymers through a combination of alternative thermo-mechanical analyses. We show that thermal cycling and attention to heating rates can often provide more reliable results with a minimum of additional effort.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 04, 2011
Accession Number
ADA546026

Entities

People

  • Andrew J. Guenthner
  • Gregory R. Yandek
  • Joseph M Mabry
  • Josiah T. Reams
  • Kenneth C. Masurat
  • Kevin R. Lamison
  • Lee R. Cambrea

Organizations

  • Air Force Research Laboratory

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aerial Warfare
  • Air Force
  • Air Force Research Laboratories
  • Chemical Stability
  • Control Surfaces
  • Degradation
  • Department Of Defense
  • Epoxy Resins
  • Glass
  • Glass Transition Temperature
  • Information Operations
  • Materials
  • Military Research
  • Polymers
  • Resins
  • Transition Temperature
  • Transitions

Readers

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  • Systems Analysis and Design
  • Thermal Physics or Thermal Science.

Technology Areas

  • Space