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Mechanical properties and oxidation behavior of a hot-pressed SiC-15-vol%-TiB/sub 2/ composite

Journal Article · · Am. Ceram. Soc. Bull.; (United States)
OSTI ID:6427547

The strength, fracture toughness, and oxidation behavior of a hot-pressed SiC-TiB/sub 2/ composite (with B and C additions) were investigated. Adding 15 vol% TiB/sub 2/ to an SiC matrix increased the mean strength and mean fracture toughness of the composite by 28% and 45%, respectively. Oxidation of the SiC-15-vol%-TiB/sub 2/ composite occurred slowly at 1000C and 1200C but was catastrophic at 1400C.

Research Organization:
Oak Ridge National Lab., Metals and Ceramics Div., Oak Ridge, TN 37831
DOE Contract Number:
AC05-84OR21400
OSTI ID:
6427547
Journal Information:
Am. Ceram. Soc. Bull.; (United States), Journal Name: Am. Ceram. Soc. Bull.; (United States) Vol. 66:2; ISSN ACSBA
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English