An enclosure is provided which defines an internal volume for housing an electrochemical power unit, wherein at least a region of the enclosure is formed of a material comprising a ceramic matrix composite (CMC). The CMC may be coated with a ceramic by thermal spraying. The CMC may comprise carbon fibres embedded in a ceramic matrix. The ceramic matrix may comprise one or more of silicon oxide, silicon carbide, aluminium oxide, iron oxide, calcium oxide, magnesium oxide, sodium oxide, potassium oxide, fumed silica,  titanium oxide, and potassium disilicate. The ceramic coating may comprise one or more of: aluminium oxide, titanium oxide and aluminium silicate, titanium dioxide, mullite and ytterbium disilicate. Also disclosed is a material for providing thermal protection comprising a CMC supported by a substrate. The material may be used to form an aircraft component.


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    Title :

    ENCLOSURE


    Additional title:

    GEHÄUSE
    ENCEINTE


    Contributors:

    Publication date :

    2025-05-14


    Type of media :

    Patent


    Type of material :

    Electronic Resource


    Language :

    English


    Classification :

    IPC:    B65D Behältnisse zur Lagerung oder zum Transport von Gegenständen oder Materialien [Container], z.B. Säcke, Beutel, Fässer, Flaschen, Dosen, Kästen, Büchsen, Schachteln, Packkörbe, Tonnen, Gläser, Flüssigkeitsbehälter, Trichtersilos, Transportbehälter , CONTAINERS FOR STORAGE OR TRANSPORT OF ARTICLES OR MATERIALS, e.g. BAGS, BARRELS, BOTTLES, BOXES, CANS, CARTONS, CRATES, DRUMS, JARS, TANKS, HOPPERS, FORWARDING CONTAINERS / B64C AEROPLANES , Flugzeuge / F16L PIPES , Rohre



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