CMC Oxide/Oxide (Nextel 720/AS)

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· Oxide CMC· Nextel 720/Aluminosilicate

Nextel 720/Aluminosilicate is a ceramic matrix composite (CMC) combining alumina-silica fibers in an aluminosilicate matrix, processed via slurry infiltration and high-temperature sintering. This oxide/oxide system is used in aerospace thermal protection, industrial furnace components, and high-temperature engine applications where oxidation resistance and damage tolerance are critical. Unlike brittle monolithic ceramics, this CMC retains some load-carrying capacity after matrix cracking, making it suitable for cyclic thermal and mechanical loading in extreme environments.

aerospace thermal protection systemsjet engine combustor linershigh-temperature furnace insulationturbine hot section componentsreusable launch vehicle structuresindustrial kiln linings

Compliance & Regulations

?Conflict Free?RoHS?REACH?TSCA?Prop 65
Units:
siimperial
Composite Layup2 plies · 0.50 mm total

Fiber Direction

+0°
+90°
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Fiber3M Nextel 720 Alumina-Silica
MatrixAluminosilicate
ProcessSlurry infiltration + sintering
Cure1200°C sinter
Vf45%

Ply Schedule

+0°Nextel 720/AS0.25 mm
+90°Nextel 720/AS0.25 mm

Laminate Code

[0/90]T

Fiber angles relative to the 0° reference direction (red arrow in 3D view). 0° = longitudinal, 90° = transverse, ±45° = shear paths.

Property OverviewNormalized to typical max values
PropertyValueUnitConditionsSource
Ultimate Tensile Strength(σUTS)
24.66
ksi—
Young's Modulus(E)
13,053.4
ksi—
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PropertyValueUnitConditionsSource
Maximum Service Temperature(Tmax)
2,011.6
°F—
Thermal Conductivity(k)
1.733
BTU/(hr·ft·°F)—
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PropertyValueUnitConditionsSource
Density(ρ)
0.09754
lb/in³—
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Regulatory Screening

Environmental

RoHS, REACH, and Prop 65 statuses are validated against official substance lists (ECHA SVHC Candidate List, OEHHA Prop 65, RoHS Annex II). Other regulations are estimated from composition and material classification. All screening is a starting point for due diligence — always verify with your supplier before making compliance decisions.