Improving the thermal shock resistance of zirconium diboride ceramics

Author

James W. Zimmermann

Keywords and Phrases

Reactive hot pressing

Abstract

"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.

Advisor(s)

Hilmas, Greg
Fahrenholtz, William

Committee Member(s)

Van Aken, David C.
Smith, Jeffrey D.
Dharani, Lokeswarappa R.

Department(s)

Materials Science and Engineering

Degree Name

Ph. D. in Ceramic Engineering

Sponsor(s)

Council of National Research (Italy) - Institute of Science and Technology in Ceramics (CNR-ISTEC)

Comments

Date of publication for dissertation is May 2007 per phone call to Registrar's Office at the University of Missouri--Rolla.

Publisher

University of Missouri--Rolla

Publication Date

Spring 2007

Journal article titles appearing in thesis/dissertation

• Fabrication and properties of reactively hot pressed ZrB₂-SiC ceramics
• Thermophysical properties of ZrB₂-based ceramics
• Thermal shock resistance of ZrB₂ and ZrB₂-30% SiC
• Thermal shock resistance and fracture behavior of ZrB₂-based fibrous monolith ceramics

Pagination

xv, 173 pages

Note about bibliography

Includes bibliographical references.

Rights

© 2007 James William Zimmermann, All rights reserved.

Document Type

Dissertation - Citation

File Type

text

Language

English

Subject Headings

Materials at high temperatures
Silicon carbide
Thermal stresses
Zirconium compounds

Thesis Number

T 9192

Print OCLC #

191100261

Link to Catalog Record

Full-text not available: Request this publication directly from Missouri S&T Library or contact your local library.

Recommended Citation

Zimmermann, James W., "Improving the thermal shock resistance of zirconium diboride ceramics" (2007). Doctoral Dissertations. 1748.
https://scholarsmine.mst.edu/doctoral_dissertations/1748