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Engineering scale development of the Vapor-Liquid-Solid (VLS) process for the production of silicon carbide fibrils

Technical Report ·
DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/10125692· OSTI ID:10125692
 [1];  [2]
  1. Carborundum Co., Niagara Falls, NY (United States). Technology Div.
  2. BP America, Inc., Cleveland, OH (United States)
Vapor-liquid-solid (VLS)SiC fibrils are used as reinforcement in ceramic matrix composites (CMC). A program has been completed for determining process scaleup parameters and to produce material for evaluation in a CMC. The scaleup is necessary to lower production cost and increase material availability. Scaleup parameters were evaluated in a reactor with a vertical dimension twice that of the LANL reactor. Results indicate that the scaleup will be possible. Feasibility of recycling process gas was demonstrated and the impact of postprocessing on yields determined.
Research Organization:
Oak Ridge National Lab., TN (United States); Carborundum Co., Niagara Falls, NY (United States). Technology Div.; BP America, Inc., Cleveland, OH (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE, Washington, DC (United States)
DOE Contract Number:
AC05-84OR21400
OSTI ID:
10125692
Report Number(s):
ORNL/Sub--86-SD861/01; ON: DE94007132
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English