Accession Number:

AD0701371

Title:

CURRENT AND FUTURE USAGE OF MATERIALS IN AIRCRAFT GAS TURBINE ENGINES

Descriptive Note:

Corporate Author:

BATTELLE MEMORIAL INST COLUMBUS OH DEFENSE METALS INFORMATION CENTER

Personal Author(s):

• Simmons, W. F.
• Wagner, H. J.

Report Date:

1970-02-01

Pagination or Media Count:

34.0

Abstract:

The memorandum discusses the applications of heat-resistant metallic materials in aircraft gas turbine engines. Brief background information on the engines of each of the manufacturers is followed by a detailed discussion of the materials used in various components of the engines. Some current trends in turbine-engine materials applications are pointed out. An extensive appendix arranged according to manufacturer, lists materials used in recent and current engines and presents some brief data on size, weight, and application of each of the engines.

Descriptors:

• *AIRCRAFT ENGINES
• *GAS TURBINES
• *HEAT RESISTANT ALLOYS
• STEEL
• NICKEL ALLOYS
• TITANIUM ALLOYS
• COBALT ALLOYS

Subject Categories:

• Metallurgy and Metallography
• Jet and Gas Turbine Engines

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE