Effects of HfC/PyC core-shell structure nanowires on the microstructure and mechanical properties of Hf1-xZrxC coating

Jincui Ren, Yuting Duan, Chaofeng Lv, Jiyuan Luo, Yulei Zhang, Yanqin Fu

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Abstract

To elevate the mechanical and anti-ablation properties of Hf1-xZrxC coating on C/C composites, HfC/PyC core-shell structure nanowires (HfCnw/PyC) with different PyC layer thickness were synthesized by two steps of CVD. Influences of HfCnw/PyC on the microstructure and mechanical properties of Hf1-xZrxC coating were researched. Toughening mechanism of HfCnw/PyC was also investigated. PyC layer exhibited a lamellar structure and combined well with HfCnw. After incorporating HfCnw/PyC, Hf1-xZrxC coating structure converted from columnar crystal to isometric crystal. HfCnw improved H, E, Kc and bonding strength of Hf1-xZrxC coating, which is ascribed to the nanowire pullout, debonding, bridging and crack deflection mechanism. With the PyC layer thickness increasing, H and E of the coating reduced, Kc and bonding strength of the coating increased. Because of the moderate bonding strength between HfCnw/PyC and coating matrix, lamellar structure of PyC layer and higher Kc of PyC, toughening effectiveness of the core-shell structures gradually enhanced with the PyC layer thickness increasing.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)7853-7863
Number of pages11
JournalCeramics International
Volume47
Issue number6
DOIs
StatePublished - 15 Mar 2021
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • C/C composite
  • Ceramic coating
  • Core-shell structure nanowires
  • Mechanical property
  • Toughening

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