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Graphite & Carbon uses in the Aerospace Industry

Because graphite is light and strong, and because it can withstand extreme temperatures, it is in demand for surface tiles on space shuttles, in nuclear technology as a neutron moderator, and under extreme cold conditions such as in cryogenic applications.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Space Shuttle - using Carbon to withstande extreame temperatures