Thermal Conductivity and Thermal Expansion of Graphite Fiber
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Thermal conductivity and thermal expansion of graphite fiber- reinforced copper matrix composites David L. Ellis , David L. McDanels show Look Inside Get Access Abstract The high specific conductivity of graphite fiber/copper matrix (Gr/Cu) composites offers great potential for high heat flux structures operating at elevated temperatures. To determine the feasibility of applying Gr/Cu composites to high heat flux structures, composite plates were fabricated using unidirectional and cross-plied pitch-based P-100 graphite fibers in a pure copper matrix. Thermal conductivity of the composites was measured from room temperature to 1073 K, and thermal expansion was measured from room temperature to 1050 K. The longitudinal thermal conductivity, parallel to the fiber direction, was comparable to pure copper. The transverse thermal conductivity, normal to the fiber direction, was less than that of pure copper and decreased with increasing fiber content. The longitudinal thermal expansion decreased with increasing fiber content. The transverse thermal expansion was greater than pure copper and nearly independent of fiber content. formerly with NASA Lewis Research Center, is retired
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Thermal conductivity and thermal expansion of graphite fiber-reinforced copper matrix composites
David L. Ellis , David L. McDanels showLook Inside Get Access
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The high specific conductivity of graphite fiber/copper matrix (Gr/Cu) composites offers great potential for high heat flux structures operating at elevated temperatures. To determine the feasibility of applying Gr/Cu composites to high heat flux structures, composite plates were fabricated using unidirectional and cross-plied pitch-based P-100 graphite fibers in a pure copper matrix. Thermal conductivity of the composites was measured from room temperature to 1073 K, and thermal expansion was measured from room temperature to 1050 K. The longitudinal thermal conductivity, parallel to the fiber direction, was comparable to pure copper. The transverse thermal conductivity, normal to the fiber direction, was less than that of pure copper and decreased with increasing fiber content. The longitudinal thermal expansion decreased with increasing fiber content. The transverse thermal expansion was greater than pure copper and nearly independent of fiber content.
formerly with NASA Lewis Research Center, is retiredDavid L. McDanels, This article is based on a presentation made in the symposium “High Performance Copper-Base Materials” as part of the 1991 TMS Annual Meeting, February 17–21, 1991, New Orleans, LA, under the auspices of the TMS Structural Materials Committee.Page %P
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The presence of graphite fibers in metal matrices greatly influences the properties of the composites. Graphite fibers have been used in conjunction with aluminum, magnesium, and copper matrices. The type of graphite fiber, layup of the fiber, and volume percentage of the fibers are all important parameters in controlling the properties of the composites. The present status, particularly in the case of graphite/copper, can be considered to be the original developmental stage and is definitely far-removed from a matured technology. The present paper focuses on thermal expansion behavior of several graphite-metal matrix composites from −60 to +200°C.
