The Effect of Temperature on Sheet Metals for Airplane Firewalls
Abstract
Tests were conducted on 5 uncoated steels and on 20 steels with various coatings to determine the effect of temperature on the tensile properties and surface characteristics of the metals. The metals were subjected to heating tests ranging from 1000 to 2000 deg F for various periods of time. Results showed that in general all the materials investigated were capable of withstanding temperatures not exceeding 1700 deg F for periods up to 5 minutes. Stainless steel proved to be the best of the uncoated materials tested, however, low carbon steels containing one % silicon were better than steels without silicon.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Dec 01, 1944
- Accession Number
- ADB804666
Entities
People
- Willard Mutchler
Organizations
- National Institute of Standards and Technology