Abstract
Boron nitride (BN) coatings were successfully synthesized on KD-1 SiC fibers by dip-coating in boric acid and urea solution followed by heat treatment at 1000°C in nitrogen. The SEM micrographs indicated that the BN coating is smooth. The XRD and Raman spectrum results showed that the composition of the coatings is h-BN. The effects of BN interphase on the mechanical properties of 2.5D SiC fiber reinforced CVI-SiC matrix (SiC/SiC) composites were investigated. The results show that the flexural strength of SiCf/SiC composites with and without BN interphase is 170MPa and 60MPa, respectively. And, compared to composites without interphase, the SiCf/SiC composites with BN interphase exhibit an obvious toughened fracture behavior. It is indicated that dip-coating BN interphase can effectively adjust the interfacial bonding strength and improve the mechanical properties of SiCf/SiC composites.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 1-5 |
Number of pages | 5 |
Journal | Materials Science and Engineering: A |
Volume | 543 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 1 May 2012 |
Keywords
- Ceramics
- Composites
- Mechanical characterization
- X-ray diffraction