2,200
°C
MAX TEMPERATURE
3,990°F
0.80
W/m·K
THERMAL CONDUCTIVITY
1.73
KG/M³
DENSITY
20-40 mm
THICKNESS
TYPICAL
34.6 kg/m²
KG/M²
MASS PER AREA
3
VEHICLES
PROTECTED
THERMAL RATING
3D Quartz Phenolic is a ablative thermal protection system by Safran / Airbus Defence. Rated to 2,200°C. Status: Active.
ABOUT 3D QUARTZ PHENOLIC
3D Quartz Phenolic is an ablative thermal protection material using three-dimensionally woven quartz fiber fabric impregnated with phenolic resin. It provides excellent resistance to high heat flux environments and is particularly effective for ballistic reentry vehicles and planetary probes. The 3D weaving prevents delamination under extreme thermal stress.
THERMAL PROPERTIES
Material TypeAblative
Max Temperature2,200°C (3,990°F)
Thermal Conductivity0.80 W/m·K
AblativeYes
ReusableNo
PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
Density1.73 kg/m³
Thickness20-40 mm
Mass per Area34.6 kg/m² kg/m²
COMPOSITION
3D woven quartz silica fiber in phenolic resin matrix
VEHICLES USING 3D QUARTZ PHENOLIC
Huygens probe
European reentry vehicles
Ballistic reentry vehicles
MISSION HISTORY
First MissionVarious ballistic vehicles
First FlightJanuary 1, 1970
ManufacturerSafran / Airbus Defence
StatusActive
