Date of Award
9-13-2012
Document Type
Dissertation
Degree Name
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
Department
Department of Aeronautics and Astronautics
First Advisor
Shankar Mall, PhD.
Abstract
Suitability of non-organic polymers for space application is studied. Materials included are illite and metakaolin. Bulk material suitability was investigated for exposure to ultraviolet radiation, atomic oxygen, and high energy charged particles. Outgassing phenomenon of the materials was studied. Curing shrinkage reduction techniques were identified as well.
AFIT Designator
AFIT-DS-ENY-12-14
DTIC Accession Number
ADA564613
Recommended Citation
Cesul, Brandon T., "Investigation into Suitability of Geopolymers (Illite & Metakaolin) for the Space Environment" (2012). Theses and Dissertations. 1034.
https://scholar.afit.edu/etd/1034