SIRCA-25L [virgin]

Name: SIRCA-25L [virgin]
Database: NASA Ames Thermal Protection Materials
Category: Silicon-Based Ablators
Composition: LI-2200 tile, infiltrated w/ silicone
Manufacturer: NASA Ames Research Center, Thermal Protection Materials and Systems Branch
Technical Readiness Level: 5
Last Modified: 2001-10-01

Description:

  • SIRCA-25L uses the Lockheed Insulation, LI-2200 fibrous ceramic substrate (0.353 g/cc density) and is impregnated with silicone to produced a final density of approximately 0.4 g/cc. SIRCA-25L can withstand higher heating rates and has a high mechanical strength compared to SIRCA-15F and SIRCA-14A, due to its high density pure silica substrate.

Point of Contact:

  • Frank S. Milos
  • NASA Ames Research Center
  • fmilos@mail.arc.nasa.gov

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Property Value Units Uncertainty Source STP Reference Last Modified Additional Data
Density 2.50e+01 lbm/ft^3 4.99e-01 measured assumed/assumed 1 2006-01-05
Tensile Strength (Thru-the-Thickness) 1.93e+04 psf N/A unknown assumed/assumed 2006-01-05
Tensile Strength (In-Plane) 3.89e+04 psf N/A unknown assumed/assumed 2006-01-05
Tensile Modulus (Thru-the-Thickness) 4.03e+06 psf N/A unknown assumed/assumed 2006-01-05
Tensile Modulus (In-Plane) 1.15e+07 psf N/A unknown assumed/assumed 2006-01-05
Effective Heat of Ablation 4.90e+04 Btu/lbm N/A measured nonstp* 1 2006-01-05

Notes:

  • N/A

Property References:

  • 1. H.K. Tran, et al.: Silicone Impregnated Reusable Ceramic Ablators for Mars Follow-on Missions:AIAA Paper 96-1819:TPSX Ref. #67.

General References:

  • 1. H.K. Tran, et al.: Mechanical Properties of SIRCA-15F for Mars/pathfinder:NASA internal memo report to JPL:TPSX Ref. #70.
  • 2. H.K. Tran, et al.: Mars/Pathfinder Back Interface Plate Heat Shield and Designs Verification Tests in the Ames 20MW Panel Test Facility:NASA Internal Report to JPL:TPSX Ref. #71.
  • 3. H.K. Tran, et al.: Advanced Ablative Heat Shield Materials for Leading Edge Applications for the Reusable Launch Vehicle:NASA TM (to be published):TPSX Ref. #72.
  • 4. H.K. Tran: Light Weight Ceramic Ablators for Mars Follow-on Mission Vehicle TPS:NASA TM (to be published):TPSX Ref. #73.