Publication Type
Conference Paper
Journal Name
Microscopy and Microanalysis
Publication Date
Page Numbers
286 to 287
Volume
24
Issue
S1
Conference Name
Microscopy & Microanalysis 2018 Meeting
Conference Location
Baltimore, Maryland, United States of America
Conference Sponsor
33808017
Abstract
There is an increasing interest in understanding the role of water vapor on the high-temperature
degradation behavior of structural materials when subjected to aggressive environments [1]. For example,
thermal barrier coatings are used to protect turbine blades from high-temperature degradation and the
presence of water vapor can substantially decrease lifetime [2]. Our aim here, is to develop methods and
protocols for introducing and quantifying water vapor in a MEMS-based closed-cell in situ reactor system
(Protochips AtmosphereTM), for studies focused on the effects of environmental exposure in hightemperature
structural materials.
