Accession Number:

ADA370768

Title:

Fundamental Studies of Novel Contact-Damage Resistant Ceramics

Descriptive Note:

Final rept. 1 Jul 96-30 Jun 99

Corporate Author:

CONNECTICUT UNIV STORRS

Personal Author(s):

• Padture, Nitin P.

Report Date:

1999-09-30

Pagination or Media Count:

8.0

Abstract:

The objective of the program is to elucidate novel concepts including microstructures, processes, and materials in the following 2 key areas of ceramics applications relevant at the U.S. Air Force 1 contact-damage resistance and 2 thermal insulationprotection. During the period covered by this report, major innovations in the above 2 areas have been achieved and are summarized.

Descriptors:

• *DAMAGE
• *RESISTANCE
• *CERAMIC MATERIALS
• MICROSTRUCTURE
• HEAT
• THERMAL INSULATION

Subject Categories:

• Ceramics, Refractories and Glass

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE