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This highly depends on the temperature and the conditions. Heatshields for a space craft are made from lightweight ceramics, suitable for temperatures well above 1000 deg. C. Heat shields for use in more common applications, like a car exhaust system, are made from sheeth-metal. The choice of the metal or alloy being dependent on the environmental conditions.

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