Effect of Aerogel Particle Concentration on Mechanical Behavior of Impregnated RTV 655 Compound Material for Aerospace Applications

<div>Typical tensile behavior of neat (0% IL) RTV 655 at (a) room temperature and (b) 77 K. The stress strain curve of RTV 655 at room temperature follows a classic elastomeric behavior. The increased strength of the polymer at 77 K reflects reduced mobility of the polymer chains and significant stiffening without geometrical changes such as shrinkage.</div>

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Figure 4: Effect of Aerogel Particle Concentration on Mechanical Behavior of Impregnated RTV 655 Compound Material for Aerospace Applications 