1. CARBON/CARBON COMPOSITES

2. C/C composites are lightweight, high- strength composite materials capable of withstanding temperatures over 3000°C. What are C/C Composites? C/C composites use the strength and modulus of carbon fibers to reinforce a carbon matrix to resist the rigors of extreme environments.

3. Production of C/C Three dimensional woven carbon fiber structure Pressure impregnation with liquid Heat treated at 2550°C Impregnation, DENSIFICATION and graphitization cycle repeated

4. Applications NASA thermal protection systems Nozzle throat inserts Nosetips & leading edges Space motor nozzles

5. REFERENCES www.fibermaterialsinc.com Jeff Galloway, PhD Senior Member of Technical Staff Sandia National Laboratories P.O. Box 5800 MS 1245 Albuquerque, NM 87185 Phone: 505-284-1005 Email: jagallo@sandia.govjagallo@sandia.gov www.nasa.gov www.sandia.gov