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FACTORS AFFECTING THERMAL SHOCK RESISTANCE OF POLYPHASE CERAMIC BODIES

Technical Report ·
OSTI ID:4033220
The factors affecting the thermal shock resistance of polyphase ceramic systems were studied with the model system zirconium carbide-- graphite. Theoretical calculations of the individual material properties show that the included graphite particles may be regarded as spherical pores. Experiments were made which support the postalate that increased thermal shock resistance is a result of an increase in the ratio of strength over Young's modulus due pores. Experiments were made which support the postalate that increased thermal shock resistance is a result of an increase in the ratio of strength over Young's modulus due to the addition of the low Young's modulus phase. (D.J.C.)
Research Organization:
Carborundum Co. Research and Development Div., Niagara Falls, N.Y.
NSA Number:
NSA-15-023985
OSTI ID:
4033220
Report Number(s):
WADD-TR-60-749(Pt.I)
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English