UHTC Composites for Hypersonic Applications

This chapter describes recent developments in the field of advanced ceramic composites for hypersonic applications. Ultra‐high temperature ceramic (UHTC) composites are the most viable class of materials that can overcome the poor fracture toughness and thermal shock resistance of monolithic UHTC ma...

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Published inUltra-High Temperature Ceramics pp. 144 - 166
Main Authors Paul, Anish, Binner, Jon, Vaidhyanathan, Bala
Format Book Chapter
LanguageEnglish
Published United States Wiley 2014
John Wiley & Sons, Inc
Subjects
boride
carbide
carbon fibre
composites
hypersonic flight
MECHANICAL ENGINEERING & MATERIALS
sharp leading edge
thermal protection systems
Ultra‐high temperature
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Summary:This chapter describes recent developments in the field of advanced ceramic composites for hypersonic applications. Ultra‐high temperature ceramic (UHTC) composites are the most viable class of materials that can overcome the poor fracture toughness and thermal shock resistance of monolithic UHTC materials. The various techniques that have been explored for the processing of UHTC composites are discussed with special focus on the advantages and disadvantages of each and the potential for scaling up the process.
ISBN:9781118700785
1118700783
DOI:10.1002/9781118700853.ch7