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An Investigation of the Melt, Flow and Cure Behavior of Phenolic Resin During Processing of Carbon Bonded Carbon FIber Insulation

Publication Type
Conference Paper
Book Title
2018 Nuclear & Emerging Technology for Space, American Nuclear Society
Publication Date
Page Number
24227
Conference Name
Nuclear and Emerging Technologies for Space (NETS 2018)
Conference Location
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America
Conference Sponsor
NASA Science Missions Dictorate
Conference Date
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CBCF insulation is made from chopped and carbonized rayon fibers bonded by carbonized phenolic resin. The melt, flow and cure behavior of the resin was investigated by several advanced technologies that provided insight into the current process and a promising pathway for making near term improvements.