Silicon Nitride Whisker Reinforced Glass Matrix Composites.
Abstract
This invention relates to a fiber reinforced structural material. More specifically, this invention relates to a composite structure comprised of high strength silicon nitride whiskers in a glass matrix. Fiber reinforced organic matrix composites are widely used and accepted as structural materials because of their desirable attributes of high strength high modulii and low density. In general, most of these composites comprise an organic polymer matrix, such as an epoxy resin, a polyimide, a polycarbonate, or similar material. The matrices are reinforced with a wide variety of fibers including glass, carbon, graphite and boron. However, even the best of these composites are limited to an operational temperature below about 600% F (300 C).
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Feb 24, 1987
- Accession Number
- ADD012782
Entities
People
- George K. Layden
Organizations
- United States Department of the Air Force