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Structural ceramics for high temperature applications

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OSTI ID:233983
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  1. NIST, Gaithersburg, MD (United States)
Structural ceramics, primarily silicon nitride and silicon carbide, are recognized as offering significant performance benefits in heat engine and other high temperature applications. These benefits accrue from superior high temperature mechanical properties, corrosion and wear resistance and lower density. Improved processing and understanding of the phenomena determining properties and performance have made these materials viable replacements for metallic components in some applications. Cost barriers hinder more widespread use.
OSTI ID:
233983
Report Number(s):
CONF-950908--; ISBN 0-87170-539-7
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English