Characterization of hot-pressed short carbon fiber reinforced ZrB2-SiC ultra-high temperature ceramic composites

Densified ZrB2-SiC-based ultra-high temperature ceramics reinforced with short carbon fibers were prepared by conventional hot-pressing. The microstructure, mechanical and oxidation resistance properties of the composite were investigated. The Csf/ZrB2-SiC composite had improved fracture toughness o...

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Veröffentlicht in:Journal of alloys and compounds 2009-03, Vol.472 (1-2), p.395-399
Hauptverfasser: Yang, Feiyu, Zhang, Xinghong, Han, Jiecai, Du, Shanyi
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Sprache:eng
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Zusammenfassung:Densified ZrB2-SiC-based ultra-high temperature ceramics reinforced with short carbon fibers were prepared by conventional hot-pressing. The microstructure, mechanical and oxidation resistance properties of the composite were investigated. The Csf/ZrB2-SiC composite had improved fracture toughness of 6.6 MPa m1/2 compared to ZrB2-SiC composite of 4.3 MPa m1/2 due to fiber debonding, fiber pull-out and fiber bridging as well as crack deflection. It was found that the low modulus of carbon fiber and a graphitization transition layer between fiber and matrix led to the decreased flexural strength. The oxidation resistance tests were carried out on Csf/ZrB2-SiC using an oxyacetylene torch. The temperature of the oxidized specimen exceeded 1800 deg C and the surface layer appeared dense and adherent. No macro-cracks or spallation were detected, suggesting that these composites possess a better oxidation resistance than ZrB2-SiC. The improved oxidation resistance is attributed to the formation of a coherent SiO2 rich scale, which acts as an effective barrier against the inward diffusion of oxygen. The results presented here point to a potential way for improving toughness of composite without sacrificing oxidation protection.
ISSN:0925-8388
1873-4669
DOI:10.1016/j.jallcom.2008.04.092