Historically, high part costs have limited the use of beryllium to applications where weight savings provide a big payoff, such as reduced launch costs or added payload, and to applications were the properties of beryllium are absolutely essential for system performance. Advanced powder processing and near-net-shape powder consolidation technologies have led to the introduction of new beryllium materials with superior properties for aerospace and defense applications. These technologies have made beryllium components more cost-competitive with parts made from other high-performance engineered materials as well.
Higher-performance beryllium materials for aerospace and defense applications
Hochleistungs-Berylliumwerkstoff für die Luft- und Raumfahrt und die Wehrtechnik
1991
8 Seiten, 4 Bilder, 8 Tabellen
Conference paper
English
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