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Mullite-Based Oxidation Protection Coating for C/C and C/SiC Composite Materials for Hypersonic Applications at Temperatures up to 3000 F
Completed
TRL 3 (started at 2, targeting 3)
Description
In this project, we will apply a newly developed oxide-based bond coat to C/C and C/SiC composites with the objective of meeting the oxidation lifetime goals of these composites in hypersonic environments with temperatures of up to 3000 F.
Benefits
State-of-the-art oxidation protection coatings for C/C and C/SiC composites for hypersonic applications show limited viability and protective life. The oxide-based coating explored in this work has shown excellent oxidation protection capability for SiC/SiC composites at temperatures up to 3000 F. Extending the lifetime of composites for hypersonic applications will enable extremely fast travel on Earth as well as future space exploration.
Details
| Technology area | Materials, Structures, Mechanical Systems, and Manufacturing > Materials > Coatings |
| Program | Center Innovation Fund: GRC CIF (GRC CIF) |
| Lead organization | Glenn Research Center, Cleveland, OH |
| Start date | 2023-10-01 |
| End date | 2024-09-30 |
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