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Graphite fiber reinforced silica matrix composite
Assignee: Raytheon Co
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Filing: 1984-08-02
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Granted: 1988-12-13
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Expires: 2004-08-02
Abstract
Abstract A graphite fiber reinforced silica matrix composite comprising a plurality of graphite fibers bonded together in a silica matrix comprised of silica, boron phosphate and beta-spodumene modified with a minor amount of an alkaline earth metal oxide is disclosed. The extremely low, nearly zero, coefficient of thermal expansion coupled with the moderate thermal conductivity and low density of the composite make the composite particularly suitable as a substrate material for high energy laser mirrors.
Inventors
- 👤 Hyman Leggett, deceased
- 👤 Kenneth M. Brown
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 18:39
CPC Classifications
C; C04; C04B; C04B35/00; C04B35/01; C04B35/14; C04B35/71; C04B35/78; C04B35/80
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
67 words
A graphite fiber reinforced silica matrix composite article characterized by a relatively low thermal distortion comprising: (a) unidirectionally oriented yarn bundles of graphite fibers bonded together in (b) a silica matrix comprising predominantly silica, mixed with boron phosphate and β-spodumene modified by the addition of about 5 to about 6 percent by weight of an alkaline earth oxide based on the weight of the modified said β-spodumene.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
67 words
A graphite fiber reinforced silica matrix composite article characterized by a relatively low thermal distortion comprising: (a) unidirectionally oriented yarn bundles of graphite fibers bonded together in (b) a silica matrix comprising predominantly silica, mixed with boron phosphate and β-spodumene modified by the addition of about 5 to about 6 percent by weight of an alkaline earth oxide based on the weight of the modified said β-spodumene.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
21 words
The article of claim 1 wherein the graphite fibers comprise about 9 to about 15 percent by volume of the composite.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
20 words
The article of claim 1 wherein the silica comprises about 50 to about 75 percent by volume of the composite.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
21 words
The article of claim 1 wherein the boron phosphate comprises about 5 to about 10 percent by volume of the composite.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
21 words
The article of claim 1 wherein the modified β-spodumene comprises about 6 to about 15 percent by volume of the composite.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
24 words
The article of claim 1 wherein the alkaline earth oxide is selected from the group consisting of magnesium oxide, calcium oxide and barium oxide.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
66 words
The composite of claim 1 wherein: (a) said graphite fibers are present in the amount of about 13.7 parts by weight; (b) said silica is present in the amount of about 68.3 parts by weight; (c) said boron phosphate is present in the amount of about 7.6 parts by weight; and (d) said modified β-spodumene is present in the amount of about 10.4 parts by weight.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
36 words
The graphite fiber reinforced silica matrix composite article of claim 1 wherein at least one side of said substrate has deposited thereon a layer of a chosen material capable of reflecting radiation of a predetermined wavelength.
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