A Brief Introduction to the Properties of Aerospace Materials

Year 2025, Volume: 17 Issue: 1, 44 - 60, 01.05.2025

Ayşe Ece Aşık Yılmaz , Ömer Civalek

https://doi.org/10.24107/ijeas.1640337

Abstract

This article provides a detailed examination of the historical development and areas of use of aviation materials. By investigating the fundamental properties of materials used in aircraft and aerospace vehicle design, such as durability, lightness, heat resistance, and corrosion resistance, the study aims to offer an important perspective from both engineering and industrial viewpoints. Additionally, the role of material selection in factors like flight safety, efficiency, and environmental impact is discussed. The field of aviation materials is a fundamental element of aerospace engineering, encompassing many areas such as aircraft technology design, aerodynamics, flight control systems, avionics, propulsion systems, fuselage structures, and other critical disciplines. Launching a vehicle, whether an aircraft or a spacecraft, requires significant thrust and energy to initiate and sustain flight. Reducing engine weight to improve performance, while maintaining thrust capabilities, is of critical importance. Achieving these advancements requires the use of new materials that offer higher melting points, enhanced durability, and longer lifespans. As a result, materials such as polymer composites and magnesium alloys are in demand. With the advancement of superalloy technology, faster and more powerful aircraft for passenger, cargo, and other aviation applications are expected. This article aims to explore the historical development and applications of aviation materials.

Keywords

Aerospace materials, Alloy, Composite Material, Nano Composite, Material Selection.

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