Properties of cryogenic and low temperature composite materials – A review

Zsombor Sápi; Richard Butler

doi:10.1016/j.cryogenics.2020.103190

Properties of cryogenic and low temperature composite materials – A review

Zsombor Sápi, Richard Butler

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Abstract

This paper reviews the literature published since 1994 related to the behaviour of composite materials at low and cryogenic temperatures. The material properties addressed are: tensile, compressive and shear strength, elastic modulus and stress-strain behaviour; mechanical and thermal fatigue response; fracture toughness; impact resistance; thermal expansion and thermal conductivity; tribology and wear; permeability. The underlying physical principles responsible for the behaviour at cold temperatures are also discussed. Finally, the challenges related to cryogenic experimental testing are introduced.

Original language	English
Article number	103190
Journal	Cryogenics
Volume	111
Early online date	19 Sept 2020
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cryogenics.2020.103190
Publication status	Published - 31 Oct 2020

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This research did not receive any specific grant from funding agencies in the public, commercial, or not-for-profit sectors. Richard Butler holds the Royal Academy of Engineering ? GKN Aerospace Composites Research Chair.

Keywords

Carbon fibre
Cold temperature
Liquid nitrogen (LN2)
Microcracking
Space applications

ASJC Scopus subject areas

General Materials Science
General Physics and Astronomy

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