SiC/HfC/SiC ablation resistant coating for carbon/carbon composites

Yongjie Wang, Hejun Li, Qiangang Fu, Heng Wu, Dongjia Yao, Hailiang Li

Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

90 Scopus citations

Abstract

To improve the ablative resistance of carbon/carbon (C/C) composites, a SiC/HfC/SiC coating was prepared by a multi-step technique of diffusing reaction and chemical vapor deposition. The microstructure and morphology of the coatings were characterized by Scanning Electron Microscopy, X-ray diffraction. The coated C/C exhibits good ablation resistance. A compact glassy HfO 2 layer was obtained on the coating surface after ablation, which can efficiently prevent C/C composites from ablation. Meanwhile, the outer SiC coating provides positive protection; Weight loss of the coated samples is only 2.3% after oxidation at 1500°C for 66h. HfSiO 4 was formed during oxidation and characterized by a stable glassy phase which could protect C/C composites from oxidation.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)3883-3887
Number of pages5
JournalSurface and Coatings Technology
Volume206
Issue number19-20
DOIs
StatePublished - 25 May 2012

Keywords

  • Ablation resistance
  • Carbon/carbon composites
  • HfC
  • HfSiO
  • Oxidation

Fingerprint

Dive into the research topics of 'SiC/HfC/SiC ablation resistant coating for carbon/carbon composites'. Together they form a unique fingerprint.

Cite this