Improving the thermal shock resistance of zirconium diboride ceramics

"This research has focused on improving the thermal shock resistance of zirconium diboride (ZrB₂) based ceramics. Despite the development of ZrB₂-based materials for their use in high temperature applications, the thermal shock properties have not been investigated extensively. Materials expected to be used in ultra-high temperature environments (i.e. rocket propulsion and hypersonic flight) will be required to maintain structural integrity despite the extreme temperatures and heating rates associated with these applications. The fundamental hypothesis of this Ph.D. study is to determine if the introduction of a ZrB₂-based ceramic into a functionally engineered fibrous monolith composite improves thermal shock resistance"--Abstract, page 1.

Name thesis:degree_name

Ph. D. in Ceramic Engineering

Grantor

University of Missouri--Rolla

Year dc:date.available

2016

Author dc:creator

• Zimmermann, James W.

• Reactive hot pressing
• Ceramic Materials

Repository record dc:identifier

https://scholarsmine.mst.edu/doctoral_dissertations/1748

OAI identifier oai:identifier

oai:scholarsmine.mst.edu:doctoral_dissertations-2750