Technical Ceramics on a Space Exploration Mission

Technical Ceramics on a Space Exploration Mission

 Ceramic Welding Backing | Ceramic Backing Welding| Ceramic Backing Taps

The unit can perform precision measurements that are not yet possible on earth in a temperature range from +400°C to +2,000°C for specific thermophysical properties of chemically aggressive molten metals. This enables scientists to analyze the early phases of development of a material’s microstructure. The objective of these types of studies is to deepen our understanding of transfer processes, atomic structures and material properties, which in turn will allow manufacturers to refine, improve and re-invent their production methods, materials and products.

A variety of cylindrical and cage specimen holders made of silicon nitride are used here. The specimen holders enter a coil that contains metal alloy specimens that remain suspended by electromagnetic fields without any contact whatsoever with their surroundings. The specimens are melted, cooled in their liquid state and then re-solidified for the experiments.

Date: 2023-04-10     hits: 567    Return