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Title: Oxide coating development

Technical Report ·
DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/115400· OSTI ID:115400

Monolithic SiC heat exchangers and fiber-reinforced SiC-matrix composite heat exchangers and filters are susceptible to corrosion by alkali metals at elevated temperatures. Protective coatings are currently being developed to isolate the SiC materials from the corrodants. Unfortunately, these coatings typically crack and spall when applied to SiC substrates. The purpose of this task is to determine the feasibility of using a compliant material between the protective coating and the substrate. The low-modulus compliant layer could absorb stresses and eliminate cracking and spalling of the protective coatings.

Research Organization:
Oak Ridge National Lab. (ORNL), Oak Ridge, TN (United States)
OSTI ID:
115400
Report Number(s):
ORNL-6874; ON: DE95015441; TRN: 95:006983-0002
Resource Relation:
Other Information: PBD: Jun 1995; Related Information: Is Part Of Fossil Energy Program annual progress report for April 1994 through March 1995; PB: 203 p.
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English