Intrinsic Thermal Properties of Boride Ceramics
Abstract
The proposed research will advance the fundamental knowledge of the intrinsic properties of transition metal boride based ultra-high temperature ceramics (UHTCs). Four key technical questions will guide the research related to the: 1) properties of zirconium diboride; 2) properties of other boride ceramics; 3) microstructure-property relationships in borides; and 4) effects of atomic and electronic structure on properties. The project will utilize a focused experimental study complemented by physics based models to connect property measurements with fundamental electronic structure and transport properties. This research has the potential to transform our knowledge of the thermal and mechanical properties of boride ceramics since the presently accepted values may be erroneous.
Document Details
- Document Type
- DoD Grant Award
- Publication Date
- Aug 08, 2016
- Source ID
- N000141612303
Entities
People
- Gregory E Hilmas
Organizations
- Office of Naval Research
- United States Navy
- University of Missouri System