| Project ID: | 4401 3662 |
| Project Title: | YAG Matrix Development Program |
| Principal Investigator(s): | Robert Dale Conner |
| Sponsoring Agency: | Pratt & Whitney Rocketdyne |
| Award Amount: | $40,000 |
| Start Date: | 1/15/2007 |
| End Date: | 12/14/2007 |
| Abstract: | The purpose of this work is to synthesize a YAG (Yttrium Aluminum Garnet) matrix composite reinforced with Nextel fibers. Processing parameters will be developed that control the porosity and fiber/matrix interface properties to maximize composite properties. Mechanical properties of the composites will be evaluated in bending and tensile experiments at room temperature and elevated temperatures. |
