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Title: Silicon Carbide- Based Materials for Joining Silicon Carbide Composites for Fusion Energy Applications

Journal Article · · Journal of Nuclear Materials

This paper describes issues related to using silicon carbide derived from inorganic polymer precursors for joining silicon carbide composites for fusion energy applications. Evolution of gases and shrinkage during processing are identified as critical processes that may control the presence of strength limiting flaws and residual stresses. Precursor composition and structure effect the amount of gaseous species evolved during processing, chemical compatibility with substrates, and processing environments. Results from the literature and from the authors' investigations are used to illustrate the use of polymer derived material for joining.

Research Organization:
Pacific Northwest National Lab., Richland, WA (US)
Sponsoring Organization:
US Department of Energy (US)
DOE Contract Number:
AC06-76RL01830
OSTI ID:
15003354
Report Number(s):
PNNL-SA-36992; JNUMAM; AT6020100; TRN: US200431%%55
Journal Information:
Journal of Nuclear Materials, Vol. 307(Pt B); Other Information: PBD: 1 Dec 2002; ISSN 0022-3115
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English