Aircraft gas turbines contain various sheet metal fabrications, such as combustion chambers, exhaust units, jet pipes, and reheat liners, which operate for long periods under arduous conditions. The properties required in a sheet alloy differ considerably from those of blades and vanes, so that alloys must be developed specifically for the purpose. The performance required of sheet alloys is discussed and current alloys are reviewed in terms of their fabrication, mechanical, and oxidation properties. Some recent developments are described in the field of thermal barrier coatings, dispersion strengthened alloys, and porous laminate materials.
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