Title

A Study Of The Rain Erosion Of Plastics And Metals

Date

1954

Index Abstract

Not Available

Photo Quality

Undetermined

Report Number

WADC TR 53-185

Corporate Author

Cornell Aeronautical Laboratory

Laboratory

Materials Laboratory

Extent

146

NTRL Accession Number

AD029827

Identifier

AD0029827

Access Rights

Notice(s)

Distribution Classification

1

Contract

AF 33(600)-6469

DTIC Record Exists

Yes

Distribution Change Authority Correspondence

AFAL ltr, 20030731 - target created c/2 to a/1.

Distribution Change Action Date

7/31/2003

Abstract

Based upon data obtained in studies of the relative rain erosion resistance of various types of materials, the general requirements needed for mnaximum erosion resistance can be quantitatively met by two properties which are the antithesis of each other. One; a relatively soft, tough, smooth elastomeric material and two; a hard, smooth, ductile material with high compressive strength. The first is typified by neoprene coatings such as Gaco N-79 and Goodyear 23-56. The second, by titanium and tough alloy steels such as 4130. To further define these requirements, studies of various materials were continued. Proposed tests and materials to be evaluated at Mach numbers above two, are discussed.

Report Availability

Not available via Contrails

Date Issued

1954-02

Index In

DTIC

Type

report

Creator

Lapp, Roy R.

Stutzman, Raymond H.

Wahl, Norman E.