Silicon nitride ceramic matrix for CMCs from silane derived Si powders and preceramic polymers
- Massachusetts Inst. of Tech., Cambridge, MA (United States)
Si powders synthesized by the laser pyrolysis of silane can be nitrided at 1,200--1,250 C, producing an improved reaction bonded silicon nitride. This RBSN is a potential matrix for composites since it can be formed at temperatures which do not degrade the strengths of commercially available amorphous ceramic fibers. However, the density of the RBSN matrix has been limited to about 75% using the silane-derived Si powder. Combining Si powders and preceramic polymers offers an approach for increasing the density and mechanical properties of the reaction-formed Si{sub 3}N{sub 4} matrix. The incorporation of polysilazanes inhibited the nitridation oat 1,250 C, but samples could be effectively nitrided at 1,400 C. These higher nitriding temperatures are compatible with SCS-6 and other low-oxygen, crystalline SiC fibers which can be used as reinforcements for ceramic composites.
- OSTI ID:
- 100545
- Report Number(s):
- CONF-941144-; ISBN 1-55899-266-9; TRN: IM9540%%16
- Resource Relation:
- Conference: Fall meeting of the Materials Research Society (MRS), Boston, MA (United States), 28 Nov - 9 Dec 1994; Other Information: PBD: 1995; Related Information: Is Part Of Ceramic matrix composites -- Advanced high-temperature structural materials; Lowden, R.A.; Ferber, M.K. [eds.] [Oak Ridge National Lab., Oak Ridge, TN (United States)]; Hellmann, J.R. [ed.] [Pennsylvania State Univ., University Park, PA (United States). Center for Advanced Materials]; Chawla, K.K. [ed.] [New Mexico Inst. of Mining and Technology, Socorro, NM (United States)]; DiPietro, S.G. [ed.] [Textron Specialty Materials, Lowell, MA (United States)]; PB: 493 p.; Materials Research Society symposium proceedings, Volume 365
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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