High temperature materials

Abstract

The interdisciplinary nature of ECS is uniquely reflected within the High Temperature Materials (HTM) Division. Here, scientists and engineers are concerned with the chemical and physical characterization of materials, the kinetics of reactions, the thermodynamic properties and phase equilibria of systems, the development of new processing methods, and ultimately, the use of materials in advanced technology applications at high temperatures. The mission of the HTM Division is to stimulate education, research, publication, and exchange of information related to both the science and technology of high temperature materials, which include ceramics, metals, alloys, and composites. While seeking to fulfill its mission, a continuing goal of the Division is to help ensure the development of new materials and processes to overcome the limitations that currently hold back advances in technology. These advances include more efficient and cleaner energy sources and storage systems; smaller and more reliable electronic, magnetic, optical, and mechanical devices; a wider variety of technologically useful chemical sensors and membranes; lightweight, corrosion-resistant structural materials for use at elevated temperatures in extreme environments; and economic methods for recycling and safely disposing of our waste materials.