A Recent Study by Johns Hopkins and Advanced Ceramic Fibers LLC Worked Toward Ceramic Matrix Composites able to Withstand up to 3,500°C for Space HeatshieldsA Recent Study by Johns Hopkins and Advanced Ceramic Fibers LLC Worked Toward Ceramic Matrix Composites able to Withstand up to 3,500°C for Space HeatshieldsA Recent Study by Johns Hopkins and Advanced Ceramic Fibers LLC Worked Toward Ceramic Matrix Composites able to Withstand up to 3,500°C for Space HeatshieldsA Recent Study by Johns Hopkins and Advanced Ceramic Fibers LLC Worked Toward Ceramic Matrix Composites able to Withstand up to 3,500°C for Space Heatshields
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January 15, 2021

A Recent Study by Johns Hopkins and Advanced Ceramic Fibers LLC Worked Toward Ceramic Matrix Composites able to Withstand up to 3,500°C for Space Heatshields

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A Recent Study by Johns Hopkins and Advanced Ceramic Fibers LLC Worked Toward Ceramic Matrix Composites able to Withstand up to 3,500°C for Space Heatshields
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This article was published on "CompositesWorld," July 13th, 2021. The article details the results of a seven-month project that detailed the ability to withstand up to 3,500°C and it showed promising initial results.

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      Dysprosium Carbide/Carbon Fiber

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      • Near diamond hardness
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