National Composites Centre develops novel cryostat device and test method to advance UK capability for hydrogen

The National Composites Centre has developed a novel cryostat and test method that allows the screening of composite material performance at cryogenic temperatures in an ultra-fast and cost-effective way.

The innovative device and accompanying test method provides a solution for screening a wide selection of materials, highlighting those most suitable for detailed material testing using conventional methods. The concept will help to address the challenge of limited existing UK capability in understanding the properties of materials at cryogenic temperatures. To help industry achieve ambitions for hydrogen powered aircraft requires advances in cryogenic technology, and substantial material data at low temperatures.

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