“Rising Adoption of UHTCs in Hypersonic and Aerospace Applications”
- UHTCs are increasingly used in hypersonic vehicles and aerospace systems due to their superior thermal stability and oxidation resistance
- Key aerospace components such as nose cones, leading edges, and propulsion parts benefit from UHTCs' durability under temperatures above 3000°C
- Defense and space agencies are investing in reusable hypersonic and orbital vehicles that demand extreme thermal protection
- UHTCs such as hafnium carbide (HfC) and zirconium diboride (ZrB₂) are preferred for their strength and stability in high-velocity, high-temperature conditions
- For instance, NASA’s Hypersonic Technology Project incorporates UHTCs for leading-edge protection in re-entry systems, enabling vehicles to endure intense aerothermal stress
