Spark Plasma Joining of Ceramics and Composites
- Detailed Technology Description
- Title: Spark Plasma Joining of Ceramics and Composites Invention: This invention is a method for joining complicated high temperature ceramic parts with spark plasma and without the use of flux or foreign material and creating a homogeneous juntction. Background: Advanced technologies like hypersonic vehicles, turbine engines, and nuclear devices often require materials capable of withstanding extreme temperatures. Ultra-high temperature ceramics have the capability to survive extreme environments and this invention allows the joining of specialized ceramic parts that otherwise would be difficult to manufacture. Applications:turbines, hypersonic surfacesHigh temperature Ceramic devices Advantages:Homogeneous junction between 2 ceramic partsComplex shapes can be made from separate piecesAllows high temperature ceramics to be joined for the first time Licensing Manager:Robert SleeperRobertS@tla.arizona.edu(520) 626-4604
- *Abstract
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- *Principal Investigator
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Name: Erica Corral, Assistant Professor
Department: Materials Science & Engineering
Name: William Pinc, Postdoctoral Research Associate I
Department: Materials Science & Engineering
Name: Luke Walker, Postdoctoral Research Associate II
Department: Materials Science & Engineering
Name: Zachary Wing, Director
Department: Research
- Country/Region
- USA
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