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Mechanical property characterization of fiber-reinforced SiC matrix composites

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OSTI ID:7159210

Mechanical properties of Nicalon-fiber-reinforced silicon carbide (SiC) matrix composites fabricated by a forced chemical vapor infiltration (CVI) process have been measured and compared with properties of composites fabricated by a conventional isothermal process. The mechanical properties are nearly identical for composites fabricated by the two processes provided that hot-face temperatures <1200{degree}C are used for the forced CVI process. Composites reinforced with more stable Tyranno fibers were fabricated by forced CVI and exhibited room temperature mechanical properties similar to those of Nicalon-reinforced composites and improved high-temperature strengths. 18 refs., 4 figs., 3 tabs.

Research Organization:
Oak Ridge National Lab., TN (USA)
Sponsoring Organization:
DOE/FE
DOE Contract Number:
AC05-84OR21400
OSTI ID:
7159210
Report Number(s):
CONF-900546-3; ON: DE90011316
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English