Publication Date:
2019-07-13
Description:
This viewgraph presentation reviews the use of PICA (phenolic impregnated carbon ablator) as the selected material for heat shielding for future earth return vehicles. It briefly reviews the manufacturing of PICA and the advantages for the use of heat shielding, and then explains the reason for using Carbon Nanotubes to improve strength of phenolic resin that binds carbon fibers together. It reviews the work being done to create a carbon nanotube enhanced PICA. Also shown are various micrographic images of the various PICA materials.
Keywords:
Composite Materials
Type:
Materials Research Society Fall 2006 Meeting; Nov 27, 2006 - Dec 01, 2006; Boston, MA; United States
Format:
application/pdf
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