Title

Research and Development on Advanced Graphite Materials Volume XXX - Oxidation Resistant Graphite Base Composites

Date

1964

Index Abstract

Contrails and DTIC

Photo Quality

Complete

Report Number

WADD TR 61-72 Volume 30

Creator

Zeitsch, K. J.

Criscione, J. M.

Corporate Author

Advanced Materials Laboratory, National Carbon Company

Laboratory

Air Force Materials Laboratory

Extent

79

Identifier

AD0600340

AD0600340

Access Rights

OTS

Distribution Classification

1

Contract

AF 33(616)-6915

DoD Project

7350

DoD Task

735002

DTIC Record Exists

Yes

Distribution Conflict

No

Date Modified

Scanned by request 7/27/2012 submitted by a Private Citizen (No Known Affiliation)

Abstract

This report describes certain graphite base composites capable of resisting oxidation by forming a protective coating from their oxidation products. When first exposed to oxidizing conditions, the additives or graphite-additive reactants oxidize and form a coating which protects the composite against further oxidation. Since these materials are homogeneous composites, they can be machined without destroying their oxidation resistant characteristics. The most effective additives investigated were combinations of ZrB2, Si, B, Cb, and Th. All materials were prepared in a one step operation by hot pressing. The report describes the equipment required to fabricate graphite-refractory composites by hot pressing at temperatures up to 3100°C. Oxidation test methods employ indirect induction heating, resistance heating, arc image techniques, and electromagnetic levitation.

Report Availability

Full text available

Date Issued

1964-04

Publisher

Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, OH : Air Force Materials Laboratory, Research and Technology Division, Air Force Systems Command

Provenance

Lockheed Martin Missiles & Fire Control

Bearcat

Type

report

Subject

Niobium

Graphite

Antioxidants

Additives

Zirconium Compounds

Borides

Silicon

Boron

Thorium

Oxidation

Format

1 online resource