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Name: RCC (Reinforced Carbon-Carbon Composite)
Database: NASA Ames Thermal Protection Materials
Category: Carbon-Based Reusable Composites: Carbon-Carbons
Composition: N/A
Manufacturer: N/A
Technical Readiness Level: N/A
Last Modified: 1996-04-24

Description:

• Reinforced Carbon-Carbon (RCC) Composite was developed for use on the Shuttle leading edges and nosecap by LTV Corporation. It is comprised of a silicon-carbide coated carbon-carbon composite, fabricated from a low modulus rayon precursor-based fabric with a filled phenolic resin. RCC is currently outdated for many applications by the more recent Advanced Carbon-Carbon material (ACC). Manufactured by Vought Corporation, Systems Division. Properties are for RCC/Coated/TEOS/Type A.

Point of Contact:

• dcurry@ems.jsc.nasa.gov