Abstract
To improve the ablation resistance of sharp leading edge (SLE) C/C composites, the ZrC nanowires reinforced ZrC coating (ZrC-ZrCnws) was prepared by two-step CVD method. The preparation of ZrC nanowires and the microstructure, bonding strength, as well as ablation resistance of the ZrC-ZrCnws coating were studied. After the severe ablation, the SLE sample with ZrC-ZrCnws coating presented an excellent ablation resistance with the mass and linear ablation rates of only 0.59 ± 0.06 mg/s and −0.92 ± 0.09 μm/s, respectively. Such good ablation resistance was attributed to the incorporation of ZrC nanowires, which can inhibit the cracking of coating and form ZrO2 rod-like structures after oxidation, supporting the oxide layer to resist flame scouring.
Original language | English |
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Article number | 152617 |
Journal | Applied Surface Science |
Volume | 584 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 15 May 2022 |
Keywords
- Ablation resistance
- Chemical vapor deposition
- Coating
- Sharp leading edge
- ZrC nanowire