Metal- and intermetallic-matrix composites for aerospace propulsion and power systems

Journal Article · Mon Jun 01 04:00:00 EDT 1992 · JOM (Journal of the Minerals, Metals and Materials Society); (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1007/BF03222256· OSTI ID:5004720

Doychak, J ^[1]

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1. Enabling Propulsion Materials Project Office, Materials Div., NASA Lewis Research Center, Cleveland, OH (US)

This paper reports on successful development of deployment of metal-matrix composites and intermetallic-matrix composites which are critical to reaching the goals of many advanced aerospace propulsion and power development programs. The material requirements are based on the aerospace propulsion and power system requirements, economics, and other factors. Advanced military and civilian aircraft engines will require higher specific strength materials that operate at higher temperatures, and the civilian engines will also require long lifetimes. The specific space propulsion and power applications require high-temperature, high-thermal-conductivity, and high-strength materials. Metal-matrix composites and intermetallic-matrix composites either fulfill or have the potential of fulfilling these requirements.

• OSTI ID: 5004720
• Journal Information: JOM (Journal of the Minerals, Metals and Materials Society); (United States), Journal Name: JOM (Journal of the Minerals, Metals and Materials Society); (United States) Vol. 44:6; ISSN JOMME
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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360104* -- Metals & Alloys-- Physical Properties
AEROSPACE INDUSTRY
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ALLOYS
COMPOSITE MATERIALS
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ELEMENTS
ENGINES
INDUSTRY
INTERMETALLIC COMPOUNDS
MATERIALS
METALS
PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
POWER SYSTEMS
PROPULSION
THERMAL CONDUCTIVITY
THERMODYNAMIC PROPERTIES