Material Properties DatabaseTUFI Composite Surface
Property: Multiple Use Temperature Limit
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Name: TUFI Composite Surface
Database: NASA Ames Thermal Protection Materials
Category: Silicon-Based Reusable Composites: Rigid Ceramic Tiles
Composition: 2.5% SiB4, 77.5% (5.75% B2O3, 94.25% SiO2), 20% MoSi2
Manufacturer: Boeing, United Space Alliance (USA)
Technical Readiness Level: 8
Last Modified: 2001-10-01
Description:
- TUFI, or Toughened Uni-piece Fibrous Insulation, is a functional gradient material possessing high emissivity, high temperature capability, toughness, and whose properties can be tailored, or adjusted to specific requirements.
Point of Contact:
- Daniel Leiser
- NASA Ames Research Center
- dleiser@mail.arc.nasa.gov
Multiple Use Temperature Limit
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| Value (K) | Pressure (Pa) | Temperature (K) | Uncertainty | Uncertainty Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.59e+03 | N/A | N/A | 79.4 | Significant digits reported |