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ALUMINA FIBRE [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2003-11-07
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Industrial Ceramics
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- ceramic matrix composite
1, record 1, English, ceramic%20matrix%20composite
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A typical ceramic matrix composite (CMC) is made up of very fine fibres or particulates embedded in an otherwise monolithic ceramic body. 1, record 1, English, - ceramic%20matrix%20composite
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
... systems currently under development for high-temperature structural applications include partially stabilized zirconia, alumina reinforced with zirconia or born nitride particulates, and silicon carbide fibre reinforced lithium aluminum; silicates. 1, record 1, English, - ceramic%20matrix%20composite
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Céramiques industrielles
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- composite à matrice céramique
1, record 1, French, composite%20%C3%A0%20matrice%20c%C3%A9ramique
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- CMC 2, record 1, French, CMC
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Une exception à cette règle de l'adhésion maximale est cependant donnée par les composites à matrice céramique dans lesquels la matrice ayant une déformation à rupture bien inférieure à celle des fibres, c'est elle qui est endommagée la première par microfissuration. 3, record 1, French, - composite%20%C3%A0%20matrice%20c%C3%A9ramique
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2001-01-10
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Textile Industries
- Synthetic Fabrics
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- alumina fibre
1, record 2, English, alumina%20fibre
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- alumina fiber 2, record 2, English, alumina%20fiber
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Saffil alumina fibres are high purity, high performance, polycrystalline, ceramic fibres especially designed for use up to 1750°C. Made by a unique solution extrusion process, Saffil fibre is available in a variety of product grades that contain more alumina than any other short staple ceramic fibre. 1, record 2, English, - alumina%20fibre
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Industries du textile
- Textiles artificiels et synthétiques
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- fibre d'alumine
1, record 2, French, fibre%20d%27alumine
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Fibre manufacturée, réfractaire qui résiste aux températures supérieures à 1 750°C. 2, record 2, French, - fibre%20d%27alumine
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Nouveaux matériaux composites alumine-alumine [...] Le matériau comporte une structure multidirectionnelle de fibres longues d'alumine et une matrice à texture granulaire. 1, record 2, French, - fibre%20d%27alumine
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
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