{"id":4654,"date":"2026-09-17T14:55:59","date_gmt":"2026-09-17T14:55:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/fenoquimica.es\/sin-categoria\/thermosets-the-heat-shield-of-the-galileo-probe\/"},"modified":"2026-09-18T07:19:09","modified_gmt":"2026-09-18T07:19:09","slug":"thermosets-the-heat-shield-of-the-galileo-probe","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fenoquimica.es\/en\/sin-categoria\/thermosets-the-heat-shield-of-the-galileo-probe\/","title":{"rendered":"Thermosets: the heat shield of the Galileo probe"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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When we talk about thermosets<\/b>, we often highlight their thermal, mechanical and chemical resistance. These properties explain why materials such as Bakelite <\/b>have been used for decades in demanding industrial applications<\/a>, and why modern phenolic compounds continue to evolve to meet new challenges. <\/p>

But how far can these materials go? One of the answers can be found in the aerospace sector. <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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The Galileo Probe Heat Shield<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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One of the most extreme applications of phenolic materials was the Galileo probe<\/b><\/strong>, developed by NASA to study Jupiter. Its entry capsule travelled through Jupiter\u2019s atmosphere at more than 170,000 km\/h<\/b><\/strong>.<\/p>

To withstand these conditions, the capsule was protected by an ablative carbon-phenolic heat shield<\/b><\/strong>, made from carbon fibres impregnated with phenolic resin.<\/p>

During atmospheric entry, the material decomposes and erodes in a controlled manner, absorbing and dissipating part of the thermal energy and protecting the inside of the capsule.NASA \u2013 Galileo Mission to Jupiter<\/a>Phenolic-based materials have also been used in the thermal protection systems of other space missions, such as Orion, as part of NASA\u2019s Artemis programme.NASA \u2013 Orion re-entry<\/a><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Why Are Thermosets Used in High-Temperature Applications?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Values are indicative and depend on the formulation and type of material.<\/em><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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This combination makes phenolic compounds suitable for demanding sectors such as automotive<\/a><\/b>, electrical and electronics<\/a><\/b>, where components need to maintain their performance under high temperatures and demanding operating conditions.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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From Bakelite to Modern Thermosets<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Bakelite <\/b>was one of the first industrial thermoset plastics and became a landmark material thanks to its heat resistance and excellent electrical insulation properties. <\/p>

Today, thermosets have evolved considerably. Modern phenolic formulations can be engineered to meet specific requirements for thermal, mechanical, chemical and electrical performance. <\/p>

Depending on the formulation and the characteristics of the part, phenolic materials can be processed through different manufacturing methods, including compression molding and injection molding<\/b>.<\/p>

Certain formulations can also achieve the UL94 V-0<\/b> classification<\/a>, depending on the specific test conditions, providing good resistance to flame propagation.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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What Temperature Can Phenolic Compounds Withstand?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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The service temperature of a phenolic compound depends on its formulation and the conditions of the application.<\/p>

At Fenoqu\u00edmica, our phenolic molding compounds<\/b> can operate at temperatures of up to 220 \u00b0C<\/b>, while some high-temperature-resistant formulations can maintain their stability at temperatures of up to 320 \u00b0C<\/b>.<\/p>

We are also continuing to develop new solutions. Our current projects include the development of phenolic compounds capable of maintaining their structure at temperatures of up to 500 \u00b0C<\/b>. <\/p>

From extreme aerospace applications to industrial components manufactured through injection molding<\/b>, modern thermosets <\/b>continue to demonstrate their potential in applications where thermal resistance, stability and safety <\/b>are essential.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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