Accession Number:

ADA191748

Title:

Sol/Gel Processing Techniques for Glass Matrix Composites.

Descriptive Note:

Final rept. Jun 86-Jun 87,

Corporate Author:

PENNSYLVANIA STATE UNIV UNIVERSITY PARK DEPT OF MATERIALS SCIENCE AND ENGINEE RING

Personal Author(s):

• Pantano, C. G.
• Messing, G. L.
• Qi, D.
• Minehan, W.

Report Date:

1987-11-01

Pagination or Media Count:

34.0

Abstract:

This report summarizes the first year of a two-year effort on solgel processing techniques for glass matrix composites. The emphasis in this program is on solgel fabrication techniques and their influence upon the composite properties. The program did not try to develop new matrices or reinforcements. Special emphasis was placed on the reduction in processing temperature and more uniform distribution of the glass matrix between the fibers. Keywords Ceramic matrix composites, Mirror substrate materials, Thermal properties, Mechanical properties, Glass matrix composite.

Descriptors:

• *GLASS
• *MATRIX MATERIALS
• *FIBER REINFORCED COMPOSITES
• *HOT PRESSING
• CERAMIC MATERIALS
• COMPOSITE MATERIALS
• FABRICATION
• GELS
• MECHANICAL PROPERTIES
• MIRRORS
• SUBSTRATES
• TITANIUM DIOXIDE
• SILICON DIOXIDE
• GELATION
• SOLUTION HEAT TREATMENT

Subject Categories:

• Laminates and Composite Materials
• Ceramics, Refractories and Glass

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE