The evaluation of the interfacial behavior of LaRC-TPI/Graphite Composites

Journal Article · Wed Jul 01 00:00:00 EDT 1992 · Journal of Thermoplastic Composite Materials; (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1177/089270579200500305· OSTI ID:7368943

Ogden, A L; Wilkes, G L; Hyer, M W; Loos, A C; Muellerleile, J T ^[1]

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1. Illinois Univ., Urbana (United States) Virginia Polytechnic Inst. and State Univ., Blacksburg (United States) Monsanto Co., Saint Louis, MO (United States)

Discussed are the results of several approaches recently considered for improving the interfacial adhesion of LaRC-TPI/graphite composites. Two approaches were investigated, namely altering the matrix and altering the fiber. As a result, three types of LaRC-TPI laminates were produced: amorphous/AS-4, amorphous/XAS, and semicrystalline/AS-4. The laminates were characterized using the transverse tensile test, scanning electron microscopy, optical microscopy, and thermal analysis. 17 refs.

• Research Organization: National Aeronautics and Space Administration, Hampton, VA (United States). Langley Research Center
• OSTI ID: 7368943
• Journal Information: Journal of Thermoplastic Composite Materials; (United States), Vol. 5:3; ISSN 0892-7057
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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