Experimental Study on Thermal Decomposition Temperature and Thermal Expansion Coefficient of Typical Nonmetallic Materials in Aeroengine Components

Abstract

This paper aims to evaluate the thermal decomposition temperature and linear thermal expansion coefficient of typical non-metallic materials in aero-engine components. Thermogravimetric analysis and thermomechanical analysis were employed to systematically investigate the thermal and dimensional stability of these materials at varying heating rates, and their performance was validated through fireproof experiments. It was found that the high-strength graphite gasket exhibited the highest thermal decomposition temperature, while the polytetrafluoroethylene and fluorosilicone rubber showed excellent dimensional stability. Fluorine-based materials, such as fluorine rubber, showed higher thermal decomposition temperatures but relatively poor dimensional stability. This paper provides a scientific basis for the selection and design of sealing materials in aero-engines, contributing to the improvement of equipment safety and reliability.