Statistics – Applications
Scientific paper
Jun 2005
adsabs.harvard.edu/cgi-bin/nph-data_query?bibcode=2005esasp1281...86c&link_type=abstract
In: Topical Teams in Life & Physical Sciences: Towards new research applications. Edited by Andrew Wilson, coordination: Benny E
Statistics
Applications
2
Scientific paper
The research described in this report will increase the understanding of fundamental aspects of self-propagating combustion synthesis processes and synthesis of materials that cannot be formed under normal gravity conditions. Self-propagating combustion synthesis processes involve several stages that are significantly affected by gravity: melting of reactants and products, spreading of the melt, droplet coalescence, diffusion and convection, buoyancy of solid particles and densification of liquid products. High temperatures in the combustion wave generate liquids that are subject to gravity- driven flow. In this context, the removal of such gravitational effects is likely to provide increased control of the reaction front, with a consequent improvement in the microstructure of the synthesised product. In addition, microgravity experiments will lead to advances in understanding fundamental aspects of combustion and structure formation during self-propagating combustion synthesis. Since self-propagating combustion synthesis technology has the potential to prepare advanced materials and net-shape articles with tailored physical and mechanical properties in one step, and has extremely low external energy requirements, it is well-suited for use on space platforms.
Agote I.
Cao Gang
de Wilde J.
Froyen L.
Licheri R.
No associations
LandOfFree
COSMIC: Combustion Synthesis under Microgravity Conditions does not yet have a rating. At this time, there are no reviews or comments for this scientific paper.
If you have personal experience with COSMIC: Combustion Synthesis under Microgravity Conditions, we encourage you to share that experience with our LandOfFree.com community. Your opinion is very important and COSMIC: Combustion Synthesis under Microgravity Conditions will most certainly appreciate the feedback.
Profile ID: LFWR-SCP-O-873082