Investigation into Suitability of Geopolymers (Illite & Metakaolin) for the Space Environment

Abstract

Suitability of non-organic polymers for space application is studied. Materials included are illite and metakaolin. Bulk material suitability was investigated for exposure to ultraviolet radiation, atomic oxygen, and high energy charged particles. Outgassing phenomenon of the materials was studied. Curing shrinkage reduction techniques were identified as well.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 13, 2012
Accession Number
ADA564613

Entities

People

  • Brandon T. Cesul

Organizations

  • Air Force Institute of Technology

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Space

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aging (Materials)
  • Chemical Synthesis
  • Chemistry
  • Material Degradation Processes
  • Materials
  • Materials Laboratories
  • Materials Processing
  • Materials Science
  • Materials Testing
  • Mechanics
  • Polymer Degradation
  • Three Dimensional

Readers

  • Military Engineering.
  • Nuclear and Radiation Engineering.
  • Polymer Science and Engineering.

Technology Areas

  • Space