Materials Science and Technology · 1987 · 27 citations · 15 references
Natural SciencesMaterials EngineeringMaterials SciencePolymer EngineeringPolymer MaterialsStructural MaterialsAerospace PolymersHigh-temperature MaterialsPolymer AdhesionPolymer ProcessingThermal Protection MaterialsAdhesivesAerospace Polymer MaterialsComposite Structural MaterialsHigh-temperature CompositesHigh-temperature PolymersPolymer AdhesivesStructural AdhesivesThermal Properties
AbstractAbstractThe aerospace industry is currently making extensive use of both structural adhesives and composite materials in aircraft and space vehicle construction. Within the past decade, there has been a growing requirement for adhesives and composites capable of withstanding temperatures in excess of 150°C for both short- and long-term applications. Although polymers offering such capabilities have been commercially available for many years, in numerous cases adverse processing characteristics have severely restricted their acceptance. As a result, substantial efforts have been made to develop high temperature resistant polymers having considerably improved processing characteristics. In this paper, a critical assessment is given of the use of high-temperature polymers in both adhesive and composite applications with particular emphasis on some of the newer, more easily processed types which are, or will probably be, commercially acceptable.MST/659
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