About this Abstract |
Meeting |
2025 TMS Annual Meeting & Exhibition
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Symposium
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Advanced Materials for Energy Conversion and Storage 2025
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Presentation Title |
Multi-Oxide Thermite Impregnated Thermoplastic |
Author(s) |
Benjamin Firestone, Zachary Stutsman, Alvin Strauss |
On-Site Speaker (Planned) |
Benjamin Firestone |
Abstract Scope |
3D printing has quickly become a rapid prototyping technology since the early 80s. Styles such as resin printing, powder adhesion, and extrusion are among the most common. Many thermoplastics and other materials have been manufactured for various 3D printers. Thermite is a family of oxidation-reduction reactions that produce light and heat energy with sufficient thermal input. Iron (III), Titanium (IV), and Chromium (III) oxides will be used to create a multi-oxide thermite (MOT). Melting PLA thermoplastic and the MOT together could produce a product capable of ignition and propagation while keeping the customizable geometry of extrusion printing. Designed failure is one of an engineer’s tools in manufacturing products to have a higher degree of safety. This new material could aid in intentional defragmentation of larger components for increased safety. |
Proceedings Inclusion? |
Planned: |
Keywords |
Energy Conversion and Storage, High-Temperature Materials, Powder Materials |