SiC coating toughened by HfC nanowires to protect C/C composites against oxidation

Yulei Zhang, Jincui Ren, Song Tian, Hejun Li, Zhixiong Hu

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Abstract

To prevent carbon/carbon (C/C) composites from oxidation at high temperature, a dense SiC coating toughened by HfC nanowires was prepared by a two-step technique of chemical vapor deposition (CVD) and pack cementation. The microstructure, mechanical properties and oxidation resistance of the coating were investigated. The HfC nanowires can effectively reduce the size of microcracks and avoid the formation of through-thickness microcracks in the SiC coating. Due to the toughening mechanisms including microcrack bridging by nanowire and nanowire pullout, the mechanical properties and oxidation resistance of the coating are improved.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)208-213
Number of pages6
JournalApplied Surface Science
Volume311
DOIs
StatePublished - 30 Aug 2014

Keywords

  • Carbon/carbon composites
  • HfC nanowire
  • Oxidation resistance
  • SiC coating

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