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Title: Ceramic fabrication R D

Technical Report ·
DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/6296042· OSTI ID:6296042

This project is separated into three tasks. The first task is a design and modeling effort to be carried out by MSE, Inc. The purpose of this task is to develop and analyze designs for various cohesive ceramic fabrication (CCF) components, including an MHD electrode for strategic defense initiative (SDI) applications and a high stress, low cost, reinforced ceramic component for armor applications. The MHD electrode design is substantially completed. A layered structure composed of molybdenum disilicide graded with quartz glass has been designed and analyzed using finite element methods. The design demonstrates the fabrication capabilities of the CCF process. The high stress, armor application component will be silicon carbide reinforced alumina in thick plates. 2 refs., 4 figs., 1 tab.

Research Organization:
MSE, Inc., Butte, MT (USA)
Sponsoring Organization:
DOE/FE
DOE Contract Number:
AC07-88ID12735
OSTI ID:
6296042
Report Number(s):
DOE/ID/12735-T12; ON: DE91006536
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English