Strengthening/toughening of 2D C/SiC composites by coating

Y. P. Xie, L. F. Cheng, L. J. Li, Z. X. Meng, L. T. Zhang

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Abstract

SiC and SiCw/SiC coatings were prepared on two-dimensional carbon fiber reinforced silicon carbide ceramic matrix composites (2D C/SiC), and strengthening/toughening of the composite by the coatings was investigated. After coating, the density of the C/SiC composites was increased effectively and the mechanical properties were improved significantly. Compared with SiC coating, SiCw/SiC coating showed the more significant effect on strength/toughness of the composites. Coatings had two effects: surface strengthening and matrix strengthening. The latter was the dominant effect. The surface strengthening can increase the crack initiation stress, while the matrix strengthening can enhance the crack propagation resistance. The former effect increased the strength and the latter effect increased the toughness.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)6875-6880
Number of pages6
JournalCeramics International
Volume40
Issue number5
DOIs
StatePublished - Jun 2014

Keywords

  • 2D C/SiC composites
  • Microstructure
  • SiC/SiC coating
  • Strength/toughness

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