Keramische Verbundwerkstoffe (CMC)

Goodfellow offers a range of ceramic composites, materials combining ceramic matrices with various reinforcing phases, for specialized research and industrial applications. These advanced materials are known for their high strength, excellent thermal shock resistance, and superior wear resistance compared to monolithic ceramics. Ceramic composites maintain their properties at elevated temperatures, making them valuable in aerospace, automotive, and energy sectors. In aerospace, they are used in high-temperature engine components and thermal protection systems. The automotive industry employs ceramic composites in brake systems and engine parts for improved performance. In the energy sector, these materials find applications in gas turbine components and fuel cell systems. Emerging technologies leveraging ceramic composites include advanced heat shields for hypersonic vehicles and next-generation nuclear fusion reactor materials. Goodfellow's provision of high-quality ceramic composites supports ongoing research into materials for extreme environments and high-performance structural applications. Their unique combination of properties ensures ceramic composites' continued importance in both scientific research and industrial innovations requiring materials that perform reliably under severe thermal and mechanical conditions.