Patent Pending
- The invention applies a protective coating to carbon/carbon (C/C) composites with novel self-healing, protective coatings using ZrB2 and SiC.
- The invention provides a multilayer coating for carbon/carbon composite structures to provide a protective layer to prevent loss of carbon mass from oxidation when operating temperatures exceed 500°C under oxidizing conditions. The coatings are selected for their adherence to the C/C composites and the similarity of their coefficients of thermal expansion to the composites being protected.
- Potential applications include concentrated solar power target protection, rocket nozzle coatings, space vehicle heat shields, and airplane disc brakes.
