Accession Number:

AD0851936

Title:

Behavior Study of Sapphire Wool Aluminum and Aluminum Alloy Composites.

Descriptive Note:

Final technical rept. 1 Jan-30 Dec 68,

Corporate Author:

GENERAL ELECTRIC CO PHILADELPHIA PA MISSILE AND SPACE DIV

Personal Author(s):

• Mehan, R. L.
• Jakas, R.

Report Date:

1969-03-01

Pagination or Media Count:

98.0

Abstract:

The report discusses a program concerned with the manufacture and evaluation of alpha aluminaaluminum whisker composite materials. Data for physical properties, life expectancy and high-temperature performance of the composites are presented.

Descriptors:

• *COMPOSITE MATERIALS
• MECHANICAL PROPERTIES
• ALUMINUM ALLOYS
• WHISKERS(CRYSTALS)
• ALUMINATES
• FIBERS
• SAPPHIRE
• REINFORCING MATERIALS
• MODULUS OF ELASTICITY
• TENSILE PROPERTIES
• MANUFACTURING
• CRYSTAL GROWTH
• CREEP
• LIFE EXPECTANCY(SERVICE LIFE)
• THERMAL INSULATION
• LOADS(FORCES)

Subject Categories:

• Laminates and Composite Materials
• Mechanics

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE