Abstract
Monolithic SiC and SiCf/SiC composite materials have been fabricated by a reaction sintering process. The mechanical properties of RS-SiCf/SiC composites reinforced with Hi-Nicalon SiC fiber have been investigated at elevated temperatures, in conjunction with a detailed analysis of their microstructures. The effect of heat treatment on the microstructure and strength of RS-SiC material was also examined. The characterization of RS-SiC based materials was evaluated by means of SEM, EDS and three point bend test. The RS-SiC material showed an average density of 3.0 Mg/cm3 and an average strength of about 550 MPa. However, the strength of RS-SiC material decreased with increasing heat treatment times. The RS-SiCf/SiC composite also experienced a reduction of room temperature strength at a test temperature of 1300 °C, owing to the creation of internal defects such as matrix oxidation, interfacial debonding and fiber degradation.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 534-538 |
Number of pages | 5 |
Journal | Journal of Nuclear Materials |
Volume | 329-333 |
Issue number | 1-3 PART A |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Aug 1 2004 |
Event | Proceedings of the 11th Conference on Fusion Research - Kyoto, Japan Duration: Dec 7 2003 → Dec 12 2003 |
Funding
This article was financially supported by the Core University program between KOSEF and JSPS and the Brain Korea 21 Project in 2003.
Funders | Funder number |
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Core University | |
Japan Society for the Promotion of Science | |
Korea Science and Engineering Foundation |