Scientists discovers world’s most heat resistant material

Scientists discovers world’s most heat resistant material Scientists from Imperial College London, UK have identified materials that can withstand temperatures of nearly 4,000 degrees Celsius. The two materials, Tantalum carbide (TaC) and hafnium carbide (HfC) are refractory ceramics, meaning they are extraordinarily resistant to heat. Their ability to withstand extremely harsh environments means

that refractory ceramics could be used in thermal protection systems on high-speed vehicles and as fuel cladding in the super-heated environments of nuclear reactors. Researchers discovered that hafnium carbide has a melting point which is highest ever recorded for any material.

The findings may find the way for the next generation of hypersonic vehicles, meaning spacecraft could become faster than ever. These materials may enable spacecraft to withstand the extreme heat generated from leaving and re-entering the atmosphere.